Contaminated Water Remediation
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This project tackles the urgent challenge of PFAS contamination by developing a water treatment method that not only removes these hazardous chemicals but fully mineralises them into harmless elements. Unlike existing techniques that merely concentrate or separate PFAS, this approach aims to eliminate them from the environment entirely. The solution is cost-effective, environmentally sustainable, and capable of meeting stringent health standards, offering significant long-term benefits to affected communities in Australia and around the world
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Dushanthi Wanninayake
Griffith University
Dr Dushanthi Wanninayake is a Researcher with extensive experience as an Environmental Scientist/Chemist from Australia. She worked for Government agencies. Dushanthi is a creative and innovative Scientist who has a relentless passion for environmental protection and sustainability. Her desire to develop a new water treatment methodology to eliminate emerging contaminants from the environment, including per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), which is a global environmental problem, reflected in her passion and commitment to environmental sustainability. Dushanthi is committed to help build healthy and sustainable communities and bring the world to a better and safer place by tomorrow than it is today.
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