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Mark Shiflett is a Foundation Distinguished Professor at the University of Kansas, leading research in sustainable chemical processes and material science. His work focuses on refrigerant separation technologies, PFAS remediation, and valorization of agricultural waste. He is affiliated with the NSF Engineering Research Center for Environmentally Applied Refrigerant Technology Hub (EARTH), addressing global challenges in energy efficiency and environmental sustainability.
Research interests include:
- Development of ionic liquids for separations and energy-efficient processes
- Adsorption-based technologies using zeolites and fluoropolymers
- Environmental applications of pistachio shell waste
- Thermodynamic modeling of nonideal systems
Recent work emphasizes:
- Innovative methods to separate hydrofluorocarbon refrigerants (e.g., R-410A)
- PFAS removal from water using engineered zeolites
- Industrial-scale trials of pistachio shell additives in molded pulp products
His contributions include over 50 publications on topics ranging from membrane technologies to catalytic processes, with a focus on bridging laboratory research and industrial applications. Current projects involve pilot-scale extractive distillation systems and eco-friendly polymer synthesis.
