PhD defence

Rim-based Binding of Perfluorinated Acids to Pillararenes: From Capturing to Sensing

PhD candidate	T (Tu-Nan) Gao MSc
Promotor	prof.dr. JT (Han) Zuilhof prof.dr. JH (Harry) Bitter
Co-promotor	dr. F (Fedor) Miloserdov dr. G (Guanna) Li
Organisation	Wageningen University, Laboratory for Organic Chemistry
Date	Wed 30 October 2024 10:30 to 12:00
Venue	Omnia, building number 105 Hoge Steeg 2 105 6708 PH Wageningen +31 (0) 317 - 484500
Room	Auditorium

Summary

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) present a growing global concern due to widespread usage and environmental persistence, leading to water contamination. To tackle this issue, we explored supramolecular chemistry as a solution. The thesis tells a story about removing PFAS from water by using a molecule called pillararene. This research represents a significant step towards mitigating PFAS contamination and advancing water purification technologies.