I’m interested in determining if lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) can capture polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), persistent pollutants found in soil and water. Due to their chemical stability, PCBs are hard to remove - they are resistant to environmental degradation. To test this, spectroscopy will be used to measure how much of the PCB compound, hexafluorobiphenyl, can be incorporated into LNPs. If successful, this method may be expanded to remove other environmental toxins.