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Image of the Cape Fear River and one of its bridges Developing Optimized PFAS Technology

January 31, 2022

From NC Water Resources Research Institute:
The NC Water Resources Research Institute is helping to fund two University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill researchers, Orlando Coronell and Frank Leibfarth, to develop a product that targets PFAS with great efficiency. After thorough testing, the team has begun producing larger quantities of their technology that outcompetes current commercial technologies.

Categories: Research News


Irene Manning Harmody Irene Mulloy Manning Receives 2022 Impact Award

January 31, 2022

From UNC College of Arts and Sciences, Chemistry:
Due to her research into per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, Irene Manning, one of 11 recipients, received an impact award from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Graduate School.

Categories: Faculty News


Cartoon image of Frank Leibfarth Dr. Frank Leibfarth Named to Popular Science’s 2021 Brilliant 10

September 20, 2021

From Popular Science:
Due to Dr. Frank Leibfarth’s astounding work, he was chosen by Popular Science as one of their brilliant scientists in the year 2021.

Categories: Faculty News


Irene Manning in the Lab Meet Irene Manning

March 17, 2021

From UNC Endeavors:
To learn more about Irene Manning, such as her hobbies, please read this wonderful article published by UNC Research Endeavors.

Categories: Faculty News