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Biodegradation of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances Found in Aqueous Film Forming Foams

SERDP, Environmental Restoration Program Area

Released October 25, 2018

Closed January 8, 2019


FY 2020
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  2. SERDP Core FY 2020 Solicitation

Objective of Proposed Work

The objective of this Statement of Need was to develop an improved understanding of biodegradation processes and biological treatment strategies for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in the subsurface. Specific research areas of interest included:

  • Identification and/or isolation of microorganisms capable of degrading perfluoroalkyl acids (PFAA), particularly perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS).
  • Improved understanding of biodegradation processes that could lead to PFAS biological treatment alone or as part of a treatment train.
  • Biological treatment strategies capable of destroying PFOS and related PFAA in or extracted from aqueous film-forming foam-contaminated groundwaters.
  • Biological treatment strategies to degrade potential PFAA precursors without production of PFAA.
  • Identification of enzymes capable of defluorination of PFAA and/or genes coding for such enzymes.

Proposals should have addressed one or more of the objectives listed above. Research and development activities at laboratory-, bench-, and field-scale were considered. Work did not necessarily have to culminate in a field-scale effort.

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3500 Defense Pentagon, RM 5C646
Washington, DC 20301-3500

Phone (571) 372-6565

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