Reusable Magnetite–Activated Carbon for PFAS Removal and Destruction via Microwave Pyrolysis
Environmental Studies
Henry Root
- Grade:
- 12
- Teacher:
- Rob Root
The project uses pyrolysis to destroy PFAS after adsorption to activated carbon. Magnetite is added to the activated carbon to enhance microwave activity and reach >900 oC in a common household microwave. The addition of magnetite makes thermal destruction and regeneration of activated carbon an economical remediation stategy.
This was a great presentation and experiment. I hope you continue this level curiosity through college. You have a bright future ahead of you!
This project showed well researched procedures and conducted in a University laboratory setting. Applications from your study could be easily applied in real-world settings. Since you’re a senior, I would continue your research in this area when you go to a college/university. Excellent project and thank you for allowing me to review and judge it.
This is an incredible idea!! This is the kind of research that I would expect to see in a published paper. PLEASE keep doing work like this. It’s fantastic.