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POTSDAM, N.Y., Sept. 2, 2024 ~ Clarkson University Awarded $1.5 Million Grant from EPA for PFAS Research
Clarkson University has recently been awarded a grant worth nearly $1.5 million from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for their research on developing and demonstrating nanosensor technology to detect, monitor, and degrade per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in groundwater and surface water used as drinking water sources.
The project, led by Silvana Andreescu, Clarkson University Visiting Research Professor and Chair of the Department of Environmental Health Sciences at Florida International University, will work with an interdisciplinary team including Clarkson's Jean S. Newell Distinguished Professor of Engineering Thomas Holsen, as well as professors from the Stevens Institute of Technology, University of Nebraska, and University of Buffalo.
PFAS are known to pose a significant threat to both the environment and human health. However, identifying and effectively dealing with these substances has proven to be a challenge. With this grant, the team aims to use nanotechnology tools to develop an integrated nanosensor technology that can be used in the field for detection and degradation of PFAS.
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This sensor will be the first field-ready PFAS-detection technology available, providing a way to determine exposure levels and evaluate the effectiveness of remediation efforts. The ultimate goal is to create a portable nanosensing technology that is easy to use and cost-effective.
Kelly Chezum, Vice President for External Relations at Clarkson University expressed excitement about receiving this grant from the EPA. She also thanked U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer and other representatives for their support in securing this funding.
Senator Schumer himself commented on the grant saying, "By tapping into this nearly $1.5 million federal investment that I helped secure, Clarkson is poised to lead the charge to keep PFAS out of our drinking water." He also highlighted New York State's efforts in addressing PFAS and expressed pride in the state's leadership in this critical issue.
The EPA grant is just one of many acknowledgements of Clarkson University's expertise in PFAS technology. Chezum stated that this grant is a testament to the university's position as a leader in this field.
More information about the project can be found on the EPA's website at https://www.epa.gov/research-grants/developing-.... With this funding, Clarkson University is well-equipped to continue their important research on PFAS and contribute to sustainable environmental practices.
Clarkson University has recently been awarded a grant worth nearly $1.5 million from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for their research on developing and demonstrating nanosensor technology to detect, monitor, and degrade per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in groundwater and surface water used as drinking water sources.
The project, led by Silvana Andreescu, Clarkson University Visiting Research Professor and Chair of the Department of Environmental Health Sciences at Florida International University, will work with an interdisciplinary team including Clarkson's Jean S. Newell Distinguished Professor of Engineering Thomas Holsen, as well as professors from the Stevens Institute of Technology, University of Nebraska, and University of Buffalo.
PFAS are known to pose a significant threat to both the environment and human health. However, identifying and effectively dealing with these substances has proven to be a challenge. With this grant, the team aims to use nanotechnology tools to develop an integrated nanosensor technology that can be used in the field for detection and degradation of PFAS.
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This sensor will be the first field-ready PFAS-detection technology available, providing a way to determine exposure levels and evaluate the effectiveness of remediation efforts. The ultimate goal is to create a portable nanosensing technology that is easy to use and cost-effective.
Kelly Chezum, Vice President for External Relations at Clarkson University expressed excitement about receiving this grant from the EPA. She also thanked U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer and other representatives for their support in securing this funding.
Senator Schumer himself commented on the grant saying, "By tapping into this nearly $1.5 million federal investment that I helped secure, Clarkson is poised to lead the charge to keep PFAS out of our drinking water." He also highlighted New York State's efforts in addressing PFAS and expressed pride in the state's leadership in this critical issue.
The EPA grant is just one of many acknowledgements of Clarkson University's expertise in PFAS technology. Chezum stated that this grant is a testament to the university's position as a leader in this field.
More information about the project can be found on the EPA's website at https://www.epa.gov/research-grants/developing-.... With this funding, Clarkson University is well-equipped to continue their important research on PFAS and contribute to sustainable environmental practices.
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