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On-site PFAS destruction in complex landfill leachate

On-site PFAS destruction in complex landfill leachate

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PFASuiki demonstrates the power of electrochemical oxidation by achieving high destruction rates in one of Italy’s most challenging landfill environments. Since our initial introduction of PFASuiki’s electrochemical oxidation (EO) technology, the global regulatory landscape has shifted. The focus for industrial operators is no longer just removal, but route stability. As landfill and industrial operators face tightening acceptance criteria for secondary waste, the need to close the PFAS mass balance on-site has become an operational necessity. PFASuiki is now moving from laboratory innovation to real-world impact. By deploying our modular systems directly into complex industrial streams, we are proving that ‘forever chemicals’ can be terminated at the source, even in the most demanding matrices. Case study: PFAS destruction in landfill leachate (Italy) Context and challenge Landfill leachate is one of the most demanding PFAS treatment environments. At this specific site in Italy, the leachate contained a complex mixture of PFAS species alongside high organic load, salinity, and competing ions. These conditions typically limit the effectiveness of conventional treatment technologies. Operators at such sites face a fundamental …

BAM’s molecular printing platform transforms on-site PFAS analysis

BAM’s molecular printing platform transforms on-site PFAS analysis

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Using molecularly imprinted polymers and fluorescence sensing, researchers at BAM have developed a portable solution to rapidly detect ‘forever chemicals’. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are among the analytically most challenging compounds in today’s chemical management. Their diversity, chemical stability and occurrence down to trace levels require sophisticated analytical techniques. While such laboratory techniques are essential for regulatory evaluation and environmental monitoring, they are unable to deliver the rapid feedback needed for industrial process control and emissions management. To address this gap, BAM has developed a new on-site PFAS analysis approach that delivers fast, application-oriented results directly at the point of need.¹ The method uses advanced molecular recognition integrated into a compact system that provides reliable results within minutes. Instead of attempting comprehensive PFAS detection, the system targets specific PFAS subclasses relevant to a particular application, enabling speed and robustness. Molecular imprinting as the basis for selectivity The sensing concept relies on molecularly imprinted polymers (MIPs), synthetic recognition elements designed to selectively bind certain molecules or groups of related molecules. By choice of an adequate …