Gianna Noffsinger, “Characterization of Immobilization of Proteins on Functionalized Porous Material for Removal of PFAS from Water” Mentor: Marcia Silva, Global Water Center Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a class of over 6000 human-made compounds used in industry. Some…… Read More
Kevin Hicks, “Electrochemical Sensor for Detection of Phosphorus in Stormwater” Mentor: Marcia Silva, Global Water Center When looking at one of the environmental issues that Wisconsin is faced with eutrophication is one at the top of the list. Eutrophication happens…… Read More
Manav Menon, “Microfabrication of LOC Device Utilizing Micro Pump and Micro Valve Flow Mechanisms” Mentors: Marcia Silva and Alice Lecus, Global Water Center Over the last decade microfabrication techniques have been implemented for the fabrication of Lab-on-a-chip (LOC) systems. These…… Read More
Louis Chapman, “Modified Material for Removal of Ammonia from Water” Mentor: Marica Silva, Global Water Center Modern practices in agriculture and industry lead to large volumes of nutrient discharge into lakes and rivers. When rivers become overloaded with nutrients, they undergo…… Read More
Nathanael Sovitzky, “Regeneration of Engineered Filtration Material and Recovery of Phosphorous from Agricultural Runoff” Mentor: Marcia Silva, Global Water Center Because the absorption of phosphate by plants is critical for their growth, farmers heavily fertilize their fields with it. However,…… Read More
Selena Cao, “Removal of Ciprofloxacin from Water Using Modified Natural Porous Material” Mentor: Marcia Silva, Global Water Center Many types of common antibiotics find their way into water, in both natural and municipal settings. Sources of this contamination include human…… Read More