Design of Tunable Surface Coatings for Magnetic Nanoparticles for the Adsorption and Removal of Organic Contaminants

This project entails the design, synthesis, and characterization of porous surface coatings made from metal–organic frameworks for magnetic nanoparticles. The combination of these two materials will allow for the removal of organic contaminants that currently interfere with the correct functioning of DNA and RNA extraction test kits (e.g., COVID-19 test kits). As developers and producers of such kits, the partner organization (Galenvs Sciences Inc) will benefit from this novel joint research approach by improving the quality and function of these kits. In addition, Galenvs will enhance the size of their materials research portfolio for incorporation into future products.

Faculty Supervisor:

Ashlee Howarth

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Partner:

Galenvs

Discipline:

Physics

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Concordia University

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