Objective: Identify, test & pilot the most effective, technically feasible & economically viable technologies to destruct short-chained PFAS commonly found in process water.
PFAS Destruction Project Approach
- Phase 1: Technology screening study
- Phase 2: Lab-based trials
- Phase 3: Pilots at member-sites
- Phase 4: Knowledge repository & acceleration roadmap
Relevance:
Addressing PFAS contamination is rapidly becoming a strategic imperative for the chemical industry—crucial for future-proofing operations, protecting human and environmental health, and unlocking sustainable growth opportunities. In process water, even low levels of PFAS can lead to product quality concerns. In addition, emerging regulation may trigger fines, shutdowns or other liabilities if PFAS thresholds are not met, making effective treatment a new license to operate.
This project focuses on identifying technically effective and economically viable technologies for destroying short-chain PFAS at industrial scale. While many solutions exist for long-chain PFAS, significant gaps remain in treating short-chain variants at low concentrations. Through a three-phase selection process, the project will assess leading technologies, evaluate real-world feasibility, and pilot technologies at member sites to accelerate scalable PFAS solutions—both for risk mitigation and commercial opportunity.
CHALLENGES TO ADDRESS:
Fragmented efforts and duplicated investments across companies.
VALUE OF GIC’S COLLECTIVE APPROACH:
Avoid individual duplicate research, trial & pilot efforts by building a shared research & pilot program.
Slow progress due to sequential and siloed technology validation.
Execute parallel and complementary pilots to accumulate more knowledge faster.
Limited access to the full range of technical expertise and perspectives.
Leverage diverse & complementary GIC member capabilities to move faster towards insight.
High costs and limited infrastructure for piloting emerging technologies.
Share resources and capabilities to keep costs low, e.g., using GIC member assets and infrastructure.
Open call to join the project
We are looking for start-ups, scale-ups, technology providers and/or research institutes with relevant technologies to join the project. Click on the link above to share your capabilities and work in this space.
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