Lignin-based hydrogels for PFAS removal
Per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of artificial compounds that have been widely used for a variety of industrial applications due to perfect performance characteristics. However, the latest scientific data reveals that PFAS provokes severe health risks to human and animal organisms. Moreover, the high stability of PFAS in the environment refers them to the group of persistent pollutants.
Details
- Period: 2024-12-15 – 2025-12-14
- Budget: 927,625 SEK
- Funder: Swedish Foundation for Strategic Research
- Type of funding: Project Grant
Description
This project aimed to design novel biomass-derived hydrogel systems with a high capacity of PFAS adsorption. The proposed approach utilizes the functionalization of lignin as a renewable raw material to obtain sustainable and cost-effective hydrogel materials for water remediation from PFAS contaminants.
Project members
Project leader: Tetyana Budnyak
Co-investigators: Nataliia Fihurka