Remediation of Contaminated Soil and Groundwater using Nanotechnology
AI Projects
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Challenge: Legacy soil and groundwater contamination in the oil and gas sector poses environmental and public health risks, while traditional remediation methods are often costly and inefficient.
Mitacs’ Role: Supported applied research to develop novel nanomaterials and high-energy irradiation methods for efficient, cost-effective cleanup of contaminants like VOCs, DNAPLs, and toxic solvents.
Impact: Enables faster, safer, and more sustainable site remediation, demonstrating how innovative R&D can improve environmental stewardship, operational efficiency, and public accountability across industrial sectors.
