Project Grant 2512119
- This $200,000 Project Grant awarded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) Engineering program (CFDA 47.041) supports research into using non-equilibrium plasma to fully degrade per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in complex aqueous systems. The project, titled "ECLIPSE-PFAS: Electrical Discharge Plasma-Driven Multidisciplinary Approach for Complete Mineralization of PFAS & PFAS Precursors in Complex Aqueous Systems", is being conducted by the Research Foundation for the...
- This $419,997 federal Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Engineering program (CFDA 47.041) will support the development and testing of a new Continuous-Flow Liquid-Phase Plasma Discharge (CLPD) system designed to completely destroy per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also known as "forever chemicals," in water. The project, titled "ECLIPSE-PFAS: Engineering Liquid-Phase Plasma Discharge for Complete Destruction of Poly- and Perfluoroalkyl...
- This National Science Foundation (NSF) Project Grant award under the Engineering program (CFDA 47.041) supports a collaborative research project on plasma-assisted dehalogenation of persistent halogen-containing waste streams. The $422,719 award to Clarkson University, spanning September 2023 through August 2027, aims to develop innovative plasma-based processes for recycling or fully mineralizing halogenated waste components like chlorofluorocarbons, per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances...
- The National Science Foundation (NSF) Engineering program (CFDA 47.041) awarded a $239,185 project grant to the Regents of the University of Michigan, doing business as the University of Michigan, with a period of performance from August 1, 2025 to July 31, 2028. The grant, titled "COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH: ECLIPSE-PFAS: ELECTRICAL DISCHARGE PLASMA-DRIVEN MULTIDISCIPLINARY APPROACH FOR COMPLETE MINERALIZATION OF PFAS & PFAS PRECURSORS IN COMPLEX AQUEOUS SYSTEMS," will explore a new...
- The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $274,832 Project Grant under the CFDA 47.041 Engineering program to The Ohio State University. This collaborative research grant, titled "ECLIPSE-PFAS: Interfacial Plasma-Liquid Transport and Reactivity with Surfactant Molecules for Efficient PFAS Removal," aims to better understand how plasma can interact with water polluted by per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) to remove these "forever chemicals" more effectively....
- The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $120,000 Project Grant under the Mathematical and Physical Sciences program (CFDA 47.049) to the Regents of the University of Michigan for the "COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH: ECLIPSE-PFAS: INTERFACIAL PLASMA-LIQUID TRANSPORT AND REACTIVITY WITH SURFACTANT MOLECULES FOR EFFICIENT PFAS REMOVAL" project. This 3-year collaborative research effort aims to investigate how plasma interacts with PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances)-contaminated...
- This Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) Directorate for Mathematical and Physical Sciences (CFDA 47.049) supports collaborative research between North Carolina State University, Clarkson University, and Texas A&M University to explore non-oxidative chemical reaction pathways in low-temperature atmospheric plasmas. The $161,518 award, effective July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2026, aims to elucidate the mechanisms of plasma-generated photons, metastables, radicals,...
- The National Science Foundation (NSF) Engineering program (CFDA 47.041) awarded a $500,000 project grant to Fraunhofer USA, Inc. to conduct a mechanistic study of the electrochemical oxidation of per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS) to guide electrode design. The project aims to advance the scientific understanding and practical application of electrochemical oxidation using boron-doped diamond electrodes for the destruction of PFAS, a class of environmentally persistent and...
- Clarkson University received a five-year, $435,591 Project Grant from the National Science Foundation to develop a novel piezoelectric mechanocatalytic process for destroying per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in solid waste matrices at ambient conditions. Funded through the Engineering program (CFDA 47.041), the award will support research to optimize ball milling conditions for degrading PFAS using catalytic piezoelectric materials, maximize reactivity through material design,...
- This Project Grant award, funded by the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Engineering program (CFDA 47.041), supports collaborative research aimed at discovering enzymatic pathways to break carbon-fluorine bonds in perfluorinated carboxylic acids (PFAS). PFAS are a group of persistent chemicals that are costly to remove from the environment. The $350,000 project, awarded on November 1, 2025 with an ultimate completion date of October 31, 2028, will take a new approach toward remediating PFAS...
This Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) Engineering program (CFDA 47.041) provides $310,800 to Clarkson University to investigate the use of non-equilibrium plasma to degrade per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in complex aqueous environments. The project aims to develop a reliable, large-scale method for the complete mineralization of PFAS and PFAS precursors. The central hypothesis is that non-oxidative plasma-induced mechanisms, driven by electron and photon interactions, can break down the strong chemical bonds in PFAS and yield transient hydrofluorocarbons that are then oxidized to release fluoride ions. The research will optimize plasma parameters, develop analytical techniques for detecting PFAS and byproducts, and redesign reactors to improve efficiency. This work supports NSF's mission to advance science and improve life by addressing the serious environmental challenge posed by the persistence of PFAS chemicals in water, soil, and the broader ecosystem.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $310.8k | 8/15/25 |