Who: Anika Azme and Nishant Kumar
When: May 10th, 2024 at 11:00AM
Where: A445 KH (Lincoln) and 160 PKI (Omaha)
Anika Azme: Application of two-dimensional (2D) inorganic materials for
PFAS treatment in drinking water
Per and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are ubiquitous in the environment due to their persistent nature. Bioaccumulation of this chemical has detrimental effects on living beings. Researchers have been studying destructive technologies that remove and degrade PFAS for quite some time. Nanomaterial-based treatment methods have been proposed for this purpose due to their unique properties. Among them, preliminary studies with non-carbon 2D nanomaterials as photocatalysts have shown excellent promise for degrading PFAS. Numerous aspects of these 2D inorganic nanomaterials need to be investigated before their practical application. In this presentation, we discuss the necessity, opportunities, and limitations associated with utilizing this novel nanotechnology for PFAS treatment in drinking water.
Nishant Kumar: Spatiotemporal variability of Rain-on-snow events
This study identifies the frequency and trend of Rain-on-snow (ROS) events across North America, Europe, South America, and Australia. We have used threshold over snow water equivalent, rainfall, and dew point temperature to identify these ROS events with flood-generating potential.