Electrochemical Adsorption and Degradation of Emerging PFAS from Spent Lithium-Ion Batteries
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| Coordinator | Chalmers Tekniska Högskola AB - Chalmers Tekniska Högskola Inst f Industri- & materialvetensk |
| Funding from Vinnova | SEK 351 880 |
| Project duration | October 2025 - April 2026 |
| Status | Completed |
| Venture | Global cooperation 2025 |
| Call | Planning grant for international proposal 2025 |
Important results from the project
The project achieved its objective by strengthening a European consortium, organizing workshops with stakeholders, and developing the EIC Pathfinder Open 2026 proposal PHOTOELE-WATER on PFAS remediation. Other results included new collaborations between academic, industrial, and research infrastructure partners, identification of future funding opportunities, and an expansion of the project scope from battery-related PFAS to broader industrial PFAS challenges.
Expected long term effects
The project is expected to accelerate the development of next-generation technologies for the removal and destruction of persistent PFAS contaminants in water. By bringing together expertise across materials science, electrochemistry, characterization, and sustainability, it has created a foundation for future European research and innovation. In the long term, the results may contribute to safer water resources, reduced environmental PFAS emissions, and more sustainable industrial processes.
Approach and implementation
The project was implemented as a planning grant to develop a competitive proposal for EIC Pathfinder Open 2026. The activities included three online consortium meetings, an international workshop at Chalmers and a physical project meeting with academic and industrial partners. This resulted in PHOTOELE-WATER application in EIC and laid the foundation for future European collaboration in PFAS remediation and sustainable water treatment.