Current Initiatives

AMT Foundation is launching an environmental materials research initiative focused on hydroxyapatite-based treatment technologies for uranium and mixed-waste contamination. The initiative builds on U.S. Patent No. 5,994,609, developed by Dr. Ping Luo Genin, which describes methods for binding radioactive and heavy-metal contaminants to hydroxyapatite and stabilizing them into durable solid forms.

This work responds to long-term environmental challenges at legacy uranium mining, milling, and nuclear cleanup sites, including DOE and UMTRCA-related locations where groundwater contamination and contaminant mobility remain ongoing concerns. Hydroxyapatite offers a promising pathway for reducing the movement of uranium and other metals by chemically binding contaminants and supporting long-term immobilization.

Beginning in 2026, AMT Foundation will support a phased research program that starts with technical review, feasibility assessment, and laboratory validation. The program will evaluate how hydroxyapatite materials perform under relevant groundwater and waste conditions, including batch testing, column studies, leaching assessment, and geochemical modeling.

As the initiative develops, the Foundation aims to identify candidate pilot sites and explore field-relevant applications such as permeable reactive barriers, in situ treatment, and ex situ filtration systems. This work will be guided by technical leadership and collaboration with laboratories, university researchers, consultants, and environmental stakeholders.

Through this initiative, AMT Foundation seeks to responsibly advance practical, science-based tools that may help reduce long-term environmental risk, improve groundwater protection, and support sustainable cleanup solutions for communities affected by legacy contamination.

Phase 1: Technical Assessment (Years 1–2)

Literature review and patent evaluation
Geochemical modeling and feasibility studies
Laboratory validation through batch and column testing
Optimization of HAP treatment performance and stability

Phase 2: Pilot Planning (Years 2–3)

Identify candidate remediation sites
Evaluate groundwater conditions and contamination risks
Develop pilot system concepts such as permeable reactive barriers (PRBs), in situ injection, and treatment columns
Prepare engineering design and monitoring plans

Phase 3: Pilot Implementation (Years 3–4)

Install pilot treatment systems
Conduct baseline groundwater sampling
Apply HAP treatment and begin field monitoring
Track uranium reduction and system performance

Phase 4: Evaluation and Scale-Up (Years 4–5+)

Assess long-term treatment effectiveness
Compare results with conventional remediation methods
Evaluate cost-effectiveness and broader site applications
Prepare for larger-scale deployment and future partnerships

Download Draft Project Development Plan

Download U.S. Patent No. 5,994,609

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