october, 2018

11oct12:00 pm1:00 pmISTC Seminar: Enhanced Sorption as a Means to Sequester PFAS

Event Details

Presented by Matt Simcik – Associate Professor, Division of Environmental Health Sciences, University of Minnesota

Those with U of I parking passes can park for free in the lot. Otherwise, there is metered parking in the lot, bike parking, or the Yellow bus stops one block from ISTC.

Can’t attend in person? Register to view the seminar online.

Abstract: My group, along with colleagues, have developed an in situ remediation method for PFAS contaminated groundwater. It involves the addition of cationic polymer coagulants and in some cases powdered activated carbon. We also have plans to develop this method for surface water, wastewater treatment, landfill leachate as well as increasing the efficiency of drinking water treatment. I will present results of our work on developing the method and plans for field implementation.

Biography: Matt Simcik’s research broadly focuses on how and why organic pollutants end up in the atmosphere and water, particularly the Great Lakes region. His research interests include gas-particle partitioning, atmosphere deposition, air-water and air-terrestrial exchange, and phototoxicity. His areas of expertise include environmental chemistry & exposures, water & air pollution, perfluoroalkly substances, source apportionment, and fate & transport processes. Matt earned his PhD in environmental science from Rutgers University, MS in civil engineering from the University of Minnesota, and BS in chemistry from Michigan State University.

Time

(Thursday) 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Location

Illinois Sustainable Technology Center

1 E. Hazelwood Dr, Champaign, IL

Organizer

Illinois Sustainable Technology Center (ISTC)

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