Paul Newman

Destructive Technologies Overview for Complete PFAS Destruction  

Paul Newman, Department of Defense Market Sector Leader, ECT2 

To move beyond just sequestering per and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) many groups are looking to find methods to completely break down the carbon fluorine bond and achieve mineralization of PFAS compounds. ECT2 has developed technologies that concentrate PFAS to help make these technologies feasible.  Due to this involvement in many different destructive technology pilots, this will be a unique overview on many of the destruction options that are promising.  This presentation will give an overview of what some of these technologies are, how they work, and their technology maturity. The following technologies will be highlighted: Plasma, Thermal, Electrochemical Oxidation, Electron Beam, Advanced Oxidation, Supercritical Water Oxidation, Hydrothermal Alkaline Treatment, Sonolysis, UV-sulfite, Zero-Valent Iron, Alkali Metal Reduction, and Biodegradation.  Data and time will be focused on two promising technologies; Plasma and Electrochemical Oxidation.  

Paul Newman is the Department of Defense Market Sector Leader for ECT2 (Emerging Compounds Treatment Technologies). ECT2 is an equipment company focused on developing and commercializing treatment technologies for emerging, difficult-to-treat contaminants. Paul’s focus is currently on commercializing Synthetic Media technologies for the sustainable treatment of PFAS and 1,4-dioxane.