Breaking the cycle of per- and polyfluorinated substances (PFAS) in the environment (Beat-PFAS)

The aim of the project is to develop a treatment technology that can be flexibly applied to remove and destroy a wide range of PFAS compounds from contaminated soil and water, thereby contributing to the reduction of persistent chemicals in the aquatic environment.

Per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are highly stable synthetic chemicals that have been used in various industries for decades. We aim to develop a flexible treatment chain that can effectively remove, concentrate, and destroy PFAS molecules with varying carbon chains in contaminated materials, reducing persistent chemicals in the aquatic environment. The project team composed of researchers, key technology developers and an end-user will jointly address research questions related with development of optimal operational conditions for PFAS removal and degradation, and demonstrate the entire concept in a pilot. With this project we intend to make a substantial contribution to solving the PFAS challenge in the society through technology. We will address both environmental issues and socioeconomic impacts, making sustainability an integral part of our efforts.

This project has been sponsored by FORMAS.