Evaluation of Biomaterial Sorbents for Leachate Removal

The build-up and transport of contaminants in aquifer systems occurs through a variety of processes.
The leaching of contaminants from industrial waste and debris in landfill sites during rainfall events
represents a source of water borne contaminants which threaten ground and surface aquifers. This
internship research involves the design ofnanofiltration media and involves studies of their
equilibrium and time dependent uptake properties toward leachate contaminants fi·oro a landfill site in
Mexico. The results of this research will facilitate developplent of a novel type of nanofiltration
material and a unique reclamation process for treating industrial wastewater and leachate runoff from
landfill sites. This technology will contribute significant to waste management and environmental
protection; particularly, in developing countries with limited infrastructure.

Faculty Supervisor:

Lee Wilson

Student:

Partner:

Blue Gold Holdings Ltd

Discipline:

Physics

Sector:

Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services

University:

University of Saskatchewan

Program: