Project

Chemical trace analysis and technology for sustainable management of organic minor compounds in ecosystems

Code
bof/baf/4y/2024/01/015
Duration
01 January 2024 → 31 December 2025
Funding
Regional and community funding: Special Research Fund
Research disciplines
  • Natural sciences
    • Analytical separation and detection techniques
    • Environmental chemistry
  • Engineering and technology
    • (Waste)water treatment processes
    • Air pollution and control
Keywords
chemical analysis environmental technology organic trace compounds environmental chemistry
 
Project description
 

Research activities focus on the occurrence and physical-chemical behaviour of organic micropollutants and bio-active organic minor compounds in natural and technical systems. To do so, there is need for the development, optimization and validation of ultra-trace and selective analytical methods. A challenge is to keep the wide portfolio of necessary (highly) advanced analytical equipment operational and at state-of-the-art level. Nex to that, research is performed to develop sustainable and innovative technology to degrade (bio-)recalcitrant contaminants of concern for both environmental and human health. Focus is put on fundamental working principles and mechanisms, as well as application potential. The requested funding will be applied for personnel costs, operational costs and/or equipment needed to realize the research activities.