This National Science Foundation (NSF) Engineering program (CFDA 47.041) Project Grant award of $200,000 to Georgia TECH Research Corp, doing business as the Office of Sponsored Programs, aims to elucidate the performance and mechanisms of (ultra)short-chain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) removal using nanofiltration. The overarching goal is to combine experimental and computational studies to better understand how nanofiltration can remediate PFAS-contaminated water. The research will evaluate nanofiltration removal effectiveness for (ultra)short-chain PFAS, establish structure-property-performance relationships using machine learning, and probe PFAS interactions at the water-membrane interface. This work is expected to generate fundamental knowledge to inform the rational design of more effective nanofiltration membranes for PFAS remediation. The award also includes public engagement and educational activities to increase PFAS scientific literacy. No subawards are planned under this three-year grant, which commenced on September 1, 2024.
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