Project Description:
Using both biomineralizing fungi as well as the resulting biominerals, we aim to continue our work on coal mine drainage remediation and apply these same principles to rare earth elements sequestration or PFAS remediation, depending on student interest and site availability.
Prerequisites
None!
Special Comments
The research will definitely involve lab work and may involve field work in Pennsylvania depending on site availability and student interest. We will be applying for funds to support a trip to the Smithsonian’s Natural History Museum in Washington, D.C. to analyze our samples with their excellent instrumentation.
Project Information
Estimated Start Date: 6/17/2024
Estimated End Date: 8/23/2024
Maximum number of students sought: 3
Contact Information: Prof. Margaret Anne Hinkle (hinklem@wlu.edu)