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Project Code [2008-PhD-WRM-2]

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Project title

New delivery agents for nanosized zero-valent iron Fe/C nanocomposites for in situ reductive remediation of pollutants

Primary Funding Agency

Environmental Protection Agency

Co-Funding Organisation(s)

n/a

Lead Organisation

University of Dublin, Trinity College (TCD)

Lead Applicant

Paula Colavita

Project Abstract

Nanosized zero-valent iron (nZVI) is a promising remediation agent for numerous pollutants of global and national concern. nZVI shows potential for in situ reductive remediation, with significant advantages over micron-sized ZVI. However, effective delivery of nZVI to the subsurface represents a significant obstacle to nZVI deployment nanoparticle aggregation and filtration by soil matrices must be controlled for achieving delivery. This application focuses on developing new delivery agents for nZVI to address this problem. Materials synthesis, surface functionalisation, kinetic and transport studies aiming at understanding and controlling particle-particle/particle-grain interactions are described. This postgraduate experience in materials/analytical/environmental chemistry will result in high-quality scientific training.

Grant Approved

�94,253.00

Research Hub

Green and Circular Economy

Research Theme

Waste and Resources Management

Start Date

01/10/2008

Initial Projected Completion Date

01/10/2011