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Collaborative Research: ECLIPSE-PFAS: Electrical Discharge Plasma-Driven Multidisciplinary — NSF Award to Clarkson University (NY,

PFAS (short for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are man-made chemicals used in many products like non-stick pans, waterproof clothing, and firefighting foam. They are popular because they resist heat, water, and oil. However, that is also what makes them a potential problem — they don’t break down easily in the en

Award titleCollaborative Research: ECLIPSE-PFAS: Electrical Discharge Plasma-Driven Multidisciplinary
Award ID2512119
AwardeeClarkson University
CityPOTSDAM
StateNY
Amount obligated$310,800
Principal investigatorSelma Mededovic
ProgramEnvS-Environmtl Sustainability, EnvE-Environmental Engineering, Proc Sys, Reac Eng & Mol Therm
Start date08/01/2025
AbstractPFAS (short for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are man-made chemicals used in many products like non-stick pans, waterproof clothing, and firefighting foam. They are popular because they resist heat, water, and oil. However, that is also what makes them a potential problem — they don’t break down easily in the environment. Over time, PFAS can build up in water, soil, animals, and even people, and they may be harmful to our health. Removing PFAS from water is challenging. Most regular water
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