Development of a sustainable PFAS treatment system using biomass-derived multifunctional carbon foam

• Project/Area Number: 24K17381
• Research Category: Grant-in-Aid for Early-Career Scientists
• Allocation Type: Multi-year Fund
• Review Section: Basic Section 22060:Environmental systems for civil engineering-related
• Research Institution: Tokyo Institute of Technology
• Principal Investigator: ザン ベイ 東京工業大学, 物質理工学院, 研究員 (90979824)
• Project Period (FY): 2024-04-01 – 2026-03-31
• Project Status: Granted (Fiscal Year 2024)
• Budget Amount: ¥4,810,000 (Direct Cost: ¥3,700,000、Indirect Cost: ¥1,110,000); Fiscal Year 2025: ¥1,170,000 (Direct Cost: ¥900,000、Indirect Cost: ¥270,000); Fiscal Year 2024: ¥3,640,000 (Direct Cost: ¥2,800,000、Indirect Cost: ¥840,000)
• Keywords: PFAS / Carbon foam / Selective adsorption / Degradation mechanism / Theoretical calculation

Outline of Research at the Start

Per- and Polyfluorinated Substances (PFAS) have been detected worldwide in various water matrices. However, traditional processes employed in the water treatment plants face significant challenges for PFAS treatment and removal. This project aims to develop a novel PFAS treatment system by integrating a porous carbon material adsorption and robust electrochemical decomposition systems. Experimental and theoretical approach will provide significant insights into the development of new technology and management for the PFAS remediation.