Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry

The Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry (LCE) at EPFL focuses on studying the fate of human viruses in natural and engineered systems. They investigate how viruses excreted from hosts impact air, water, sewage, and surfaces, posing health risks but also providing insights into public health. LCE's research delves into virus inactivation by chemical oxidants and natural stressors, virus persistence in aerosol particles, wastewater-based epidemiology, and virus evolution. Their work aims to understand the fundamental processes governing virus behavior outside hosts to safeguard public health.