ACE Team PhDs

October 2023 - September 2026

In progress

Impact of organic reduced sulfur (thiol) on metal speciation: The case of platinum

The aim of this PhD is to describe the chemical mechanisms involved between metals such as platinum and thiol sites of the organic matter. Metal speci...

January 2023 - January 2026

In progress

Characterization and remediation by non-Newtonian fluids of soils contaminated with light hydrocarbons under water table variations

Definition and development of the optimal polymer solution for the purpose of petroleum hydrocarbons polluted soil remediation.

October 2022 - September 2025

In progress

The role of nanophase formation and transport in the dynamics of the critical zone

This project will improve our ability to quantify the role of nanophase formation and transport in the dynamics of the critical zone.

May 2022 - April 2025

In progress

Development of a chemical treatment process for perfluoroalkylated and polyfluoroalkylated substances (PFAS): determination of degradation mechanisms and kinetics

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, their salts and derivatives, known as PFAS, are organofluorinated compounds of exclusively anthropogenic origin a...

May 2022 - April 2025

In progress

Development of a process for the recovery of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in high concentrations using non-Newtonian liquids (gels and foams)

Development of a process for the recovery of perfluoroalkyland polyfluoroalkylsubstances (PFAS) in high concentrations using non-Newtonian liquids (ge...

January 2022 - December 2024

In progress

Source and fate of PFAS in the environment.

… develop analytical methods and characterize the transfer factors of PFAS in order to propose monitoring strategies, including precursors and transfo...

October 2021 - October 2024

In progress

A stable isotopic exchange kinetic (SIEK) study of Chromium mobility in ultramafic systems

The study will explore chromium mobility and the contribution of mineral and organic phases to total Cr exchange using the stable isotope exchange kin...

October 2021 - October 2024

In progress

Elucidation of the factors controlling the kinetics of manganese oxidation during the passive treatment of mine drainage water

To understand the biogeochemical behavior and treatment efficiency of Mn in passive mine water treatment systems, the factors controlling the oxidatio...

October 2021 - September 2024

In progress

Nanoparticle cycling within the critical zone

This PhD aims to answer questions about the source, transformation and fluxes of nanoparticles in aquatic systems at multiple scales.

January 2021 - January 2023

In progress

Development of biomineralization approaches for the selective metal recovery from end-of-life products

Bioprecipitation of base and critical metals from bioleaching solutions from electronic waste (PCB and LIB).

October 2020 - September 2023

In progress

Tracing of atmospheric and anthropic nanoparticules in urban area with natural and passive sensor

For the first time, this thesis project proposes to carry out a spatial study and trace urban atmospheric nanoparticles (NPs) or ultrafine particles (...

August 2020 - June 2024

In progress

Geochemistry of trace metals associated with Fe-Mn nodules (FMNs) of red soil profiles in China

With Cd and Cr as focus representatives, this study investigates the geochemistry of trace metals associated with Fe-Mn nodules in Chinese red soils, ...