This project aims to develop an integrated membrane-electrochemical treatment system for remediating PFAS-contaminated groundwater. By leveraging surfactant-assembly regulated interfacial polymerization, we will fabricate nanofiltration membranes with precisely tuned pore diameters and narrow pore size distributions to selectively separate PFAS from Cl⁻ ions. The resulting PFAS-enriched, Cl⁻-free concentrate will be treated using a commercial electrochemical oxidation cell to evaluate PFAS degradation kinetics, energy consumption, and byproduct formation. System performance will be validated using real groundwater supplied by our industry partner, and a techno-economic analysis will be conducted to evaluate scalability and cost-effectiveness. This foundational work will advance the development of sustainable PFAS remediation technologies and promote economic growth in the water treatment and environmental sectors.
