FAU Engineering Researcher Earns NSF CAREER Award for Air, Water Purification

Florida Atlantic University
An FAU researcher has earned a National Science Foundation CAREER award to study why amine-based sorbents used in pollution control degrade over time. By uncovering molecular-level mechanisms behind this breakdown, the project aims to improve the durability and efficiency of materials used to capture carbon dioxide, toxic gases, heavy metals and "forever chemicals," with potential benefits for air and water purification, sustainability and energy systems.