Objective This proposal aims to support the collaboration of leading researchers to study the degradation of endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs), with the broad aim of supporting the development of dynamic world-class human resources in the European research system. The proposal consists of a scientific project and scientific and complimentary training. This project aims to investigate the use of ferrate, photocatalytic and photo-electrocatalytic oxidation for degrading EDCs in wastewater and to optimise the operating conditions. The key objectives are:To develop a sampling and analytical strategy for monitoring target EDCs in effluent before and after treatment.To prepare ferrate using the patented technology for EDC oxidation so as to identify the optimum operating conditions;To perform photocatalytic experiments for the degradation of EDCs;To design and construct a photo-electrocatalytic oxidation reactor for evaluating its performance for the degradation of EDCs;To comprehensively assess the technical and economic performance of the ferrate and photo-electrocatalytic oxidation for degrading EDCs through site trials.The fellow will receive scientific training to acquire further practical skills in environmental investigations and data analyses;To design, conduct and report on cutting edge research on EDCs;To operate modern instruments;To develop novel treatment methods for removing EDCs from wastewater.Complementary training will involve the fellow learning and practising transferable skills, e.g. presentation, project management and grant application, as part of his career development plan. The objectives will be achieved through careful planning and management of the fellowship. The scientific project is timely and appropriate methodology has been established. Novel and state-of-the-art techniques will be used. The supervisors and the fellow have relevant expertises. The fellow is expected to become a fully independent researcher. Fields of science natural sciencescomputer and information sciencesdata scienceengineering and technologyenvironmental engineeringwater treatment processeswastewater treatment processesnatural scienceschemical scienceselectrochemistryelectrolysis Programme(s) FP6-MOBILITY - Human resources and Mobility in the specific programme for research, technological development and demonstration "Structuring the European Research Area" under the Sixth Framework Programme 2002-2006 Topic(s) MOBILITY-2.3R - Marie Curie Incoming International Fellowships (IIF), Re-integration phase Call for proposal FP6-2005-MOBILITY-7 See other projects for this call Funding Scheme IIF - Marie Curie actions-Incoming International Fellowships Coordinator BEIJING NORMAL UNIVERSITY EU contribution No data Address 19 Xinjiekouwai Street BEIJING China See on map Links Website Opens in new window Total cost No data