Project Grant 2530466
- This $419,942 Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's Engineering program (CFDA 47.041) will fund research by the Research Foundation for the State University of New York (RF-SUNY) to investigate the bioaccumulation and uptake mechanisms of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), known as "forever chemicals," in edible crops such as radish, lettuce, and soybean. The project aims to understand how the physicochemical properties of various PFAS compounds...
- 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...
- The National Science Foundation awarded a $119,998 Project Grant to the University of Arizona under the Engineering federal grant program (CFDA 47.041) to develop new sorbents that can stabilize per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in sewage sludge. Approximately 55% of the 7.2 million dry metric tons of sewage sludge (biosolids) produced annually in the U.S. is applied as soil amendments and fertilizers in agriculture and land restoration. However, the increasing detection of PFAS in...
- The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $221,627 Project Grant under its Engineering program (CFDA 47.041) to the Regents of the University of Minnesota to conduct research on the transformation mechanisms and products of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) during drinking water disinfection processes. The 3-year project, beginning August 1, 2024, will investigate how PFAS compounds react with common disinfectants like chlorine and ozone. This research aims to improve...
- This Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) Engineering program (CFDA 47.041) provides $150,000 to Claremont McKenna College to develop enzymatic pathways that can break carbon-fluorine bonds in perfluorinated carboxylic acids (PFAS). PFAS are a group of harmful chemicals that are costly and difficult to remove from the environment due to their stable carbon-fluorine bonds. The project aims to engineer specialized enzymes that can degrade these bonds, which could unlock...
- The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $499,997 Project Grant under the Engineering program (CFDA 47.041) to the Regents of the University of Michigan to fund research aimed at advancing the use of persulfate and powdered activated carbon for in situ capture and destruction of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contaminating groundwater. The 3-year project will: 1) evaluate reaction kinetics for PFAS degradation using the persulfate/activated carbon treatment process, 2)...
- The National Science Foundation (NSF) Division of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems awarded a $301,130 project grant to The Research Foundation for the State University of New York (SUNY) to study the molecular and nanoscale structure and interactions of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in aqueous solutions, at interfaces, and with other surfactants. The research aims to develop fundamental knowledge that supports improved water quality and the design of...
- This $199,999 federal Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's Engineering program (CFDA 47.041) will fund research to elucidate the performance and mechanisms of nanofiltration (NF) for removing short-chain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from contaminated water. The research aims to evaluate NF removal of diverse (ultra)short-chain PFAS, establish structure-property-performance relationships using machine learning, and investigate PFAS interactions with NF...
- This three-year, $299,987 project grant from the National Science Foundation's Engineering program (CFDA 47.041) supports research to stabilize per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in sewage sludge intended for land application. The Research Foundation for the State University of New York at the University at Albany will investigate transformations and distributions of PFAS precursors in model and real sludge samples, as well as soil-biosolids systems using soybeans, with the goal of...
- This federal Project Grant award of $3,600,000 from the National Science Foundation's Integrative Activities program (CFDA 47.083) supports a collaborative research initiative to address the challenge of removing and converting per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) within a circular economy framework. Led by the University of Delaware, in partnership with several universities across Delaware, Alabama, and South Carolina, the project aims to build regional research capacity and...
This Project Grant award of $419,850 from the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Engineering program (CFDA 47.041) will fund research at North Dakota State University (NDSU) to investigate the fate and transport of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in compost. The project aims to elucidate how compost temperature gradients, physicochemical characteristics, and hydraulic properties influence PFAS leaching, as well as examine PFAS leaching under freeze-thaw conditions and evaluate the role of PFAS molecular isomerism on leaching behavior. Through laboratory experiments, the research will provide mechanistic insights into PFAS distribution and leaching in compost, an important environmental matrix used for organic waste management. The findings will support public health, guide regulatory decisions, and raise awareness through outreach to communities, students, and composting facilities. The project will be conducted from January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2028.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $419.9k | 7/24/25 |