Cleaning contaminated water from mining activities
Official title: Remediation of acid mine drainage water using selective metal-harvesting membranes
Funded at Chemfinity Technologies, INC. · NIH-11069718 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working on a new way to clean up polluted water from mining by using a special filter that can remove harmful metals and make the water safe to drink, helping both the environment and people's health.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Sbir 1 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Chemfinity Technologies, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Brooklyn, United States) |
| Project start | December 24, 2024 |
| Project end | November 30, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $138,738 |
| NIH project number | 1R43ES037224-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11069718 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are communities and ecosystems affected by acid mine drainage and related water contamination.
✕Less likely to help
Patients living in areas without mining activities or those not affected by water contamination may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a new technology to treat acid mine drainage (AMD), which is a significant environmental issue caused by mining. The project aims to create a membrane-based separation process that can simultaneously remove harmful metals and desalinate water, making it safer for the environment and human health. By using a lab-scale prototype, the researchers will test the effectiveness of this innovative approach, which could lead to lower costs and reduced waste in water treatment. The ultimate goal is to bridge the gap between research and commercial application, ensuring that this technology can be used effectively in real-world scenarios.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective and cost-efficient methods for cleaning contaminated water, benefiting both the environment and public health.
How similar studies have gone: While there have been various approaches to treating acid mine drainage, this specific membrane-based technology represents a novel method that has not been widely tested in similar contexts.
Where this research is happening
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Chemfinity Technologies, INC.
Brooklyn, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Uliana, Adam — Chemfinity Technologies, INC.
- Study coordinator: Uliana, Adam
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.