Improving the removal of harmful PFAS chemicals from water
Official title: Short Chain PFAS Adsorption via AimmSorb
Funded at Advanced & Innovative Multifunctional Materials LLC · NIH-10921660 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working on a new material called AimmSorb that helps clean water by removing harmful 'forever chemicals' known as PFAS, which can affect our health, and it's designed to make water treatment better for everyone.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Sbir 1 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Advanced & Innovative Multifunctional Materials LLC NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Dayton, United States) |
| Project start | June 10, 2024 |
| Project end | May 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $170,816 |
| NIH project number | 1R43ES036479-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10921660 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals living in areas with known PFAS contamination in their water supply.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have access to contaminated water sources or who are not affected by PFAS exposure may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a new material called AimmSorb that can effectively capture and remove per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), commonly known as 'forever chemicals', from water. These chemicals are linked to various health issues and are found in the blood of a significant portion of the population. The study aims to optimize AimmSorb to enhance its ability to target both long-chain and short-chain PFAS, making water treatment more efficient. By testing the adsorption performance of this innovative material, the research seeks to provide a solution to a pressing environmental and health concern.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective water treatment methods, reducing exposure to harmful PFAS for the general population.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promise in developing materials for PFAS removal, but this specific approach with AimmSorb is innovative and aims to address current limitations in existing methods.
Where this research is happening
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Advanced & Innovative Multifunctional Materials LLC
Dayton, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Estevez, Luis — Advanced & Innovative Multifunctional Materials LLC
- Study coordinator: Estevez, Luis
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.