2023 - Jean-Francois Borny
Lab Manager
Lummus Tech
The first fluoropolymer was patented in 1934, creating an industry that has taken off in the last 90 years to produce a wide array of consumable products from firefighting foams to non-stick pots and pans to water-repellent clothing and much more. The number of products has risen to several thousands, ranging from volatile, hydrophilic, branched and many other configurations. In March of 2023, the US EPA proposed six PFAS to be regulated under the National Primary Drinking Water Regulation (NPDWR). And this is only the beginning. As the modern analytical lab continues to push the lower detection limits to the part per quadrillion, the regulation will continue to increase. There are many ways to absorb and remove the PFAS from water, but their destruction is a lot more challenging. This presentation will explore technology that can destroy the PFAS by breaking the larger molecules into smaller molecules until the water is PFAS-free. The monitoring of the journey of the PFAS needs to include non-targeted analysis in order to identify what constitutes as contamination. The Zimpro® Electro-Oxidation (ZEO) has been proven to destroy the per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances to inorganic fluoride that no longer poses an environmental problem. We will explore the PFAS molecule journey, the treatment results, and the potential to use this technology to deal with the forever chemical problem into a never again solution.
Presentation(s):
PFAS – An affair of the forever kind
Abstract Number: 206
Tuesday, October 10th
12:30 PM - 12:55 PM
Transforming Pollution into Potential: The Promise of Waste Plastic Pyrolysis Oil and Its Analytical Challenges
Abstract Number: 205
Tuesday, October 10th
2:30 PM - 2:55 PM
