Publications by authors named "Matthew Schnobrich"
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- The study focused on synthesizing poly(methacrylic acid) (PMAA) within microfiltration membranes to incorporate palladium/iron nanoparticles, aimed at improving groundwater remediation.
- Key findings indicated that the amount of palladium affects hydrogen production and dechlorination rates, with optimal results shown at 0.5 wt% Pd.
- In tests, chlorinated compounds like trichloroethylene and carbon tetrachloride were significantly degraded by the Pd/Fe-PMAA-PVDF system, demonstrating its potential effectiveness for on-site groundwater cleanup.
In agricultural areas, nitrate (NO3-) is a common groundwater pollutant as a result of extensive fertilizer application. At elevated concentrations, NO3- consumption causes methemoglobinemia in infants and has been linked to several cancers; therefore, its removal from groundwater is important. The addition of hydrogen gas (H2) via gas-permeable membranes has been shown to stimulate denitrification in a laboratory-scale reactor.
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