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Foam fractionation for removal of contaminants of emerging concern from sewage

PROJECT DETAILS

Project No 4550
Project Name Foam fractionation for removal of contaminants of emerging concern from sewage
Lead Organisation Melbourne Water
Research Lead University of Melbourne
Main Researcher Angel Chyi En We

Status: In Progress

Focus Area: Human & Environmental Health Impacts

National Research Priority: Service Delivery

Topics: PFAS / PFOA (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), contaminants, contaminants of emerging concern, ecological impact, ecological impacts, ecology, free living organisms

Project Description

The occurrence of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAs) in various environmental media is of great concern due to their potential adverse effects on living organisms. This project aims to investigate the feasibility of natural-occurring foams in aeration tanks for removal of PFAs and other contaminants of emerging concern from sewage.

PhD Thesis underway by Angel Chyi En We.

Human & Environmental Health Impacts