College of Engineering, Design & Computing Events

13 Nov | Developing and Demonstrating Nanosensor Technology to Detect, Monitor, and Degrade Pollutants

EPA

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), as part of its Science to Achieve Results (STAR) program, is seeking applications for research to develop and demonstrate nanosensor technology with the potential to detect, monitor and degrade per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in groundwater or surface water that may be used as drinking water sources. Applications must address both of the following research areas:

• Develop and demonstrate nanosensor technology to detect and monitor PFAS in drinking water sources
• Develop and demonstrate nanosensor technology with functionalized catalysts to degrade PFAS

EPA is seeking projects with expected results that can be practically applied in real-world settings and potentially transform environmental monitoring and management.