Gradiant's ForeverGone System Tackles PFAS Beyond Firefighting Foams
Gradiant, a pioneering Indian company, is expanding its horizons beyond PFAS treatment. Its innovative ForeverGone system, currently deployed at Munich International Airport, is tackling PFAS contamination from firefighting foams with remarkable success. The system, developed by founder Anurag Bajpayee, is now exploring applications for treating trifluoroacetic acid (TFA).
PFAS, or 'forever chemicals', pose significant health risks, including cancer and hormonal disruption. Their resistance to breakdown makes contamination persistent in soil and water. Traditional methods merely capture and dispose of PFAS, but Gradiant's ForeverGone system aims to eliminate them on-site completely.
ForeverGone achieves impressive removal rates of 99-99.9%, including short-chain PFAS. It utilises micro-foam fractionation and electrooxidation to break down these stubborn compounds. The system's Destruction Engine unit is compact and mobile, occupying just 2% of the original prototype's volume, making it versatile for various sites.
Strict regulations worldwide are driving demand for PFAS destruction technologies like ForeverGone. The system's operating costs average $0.10-$0.20 per cubic metre, a fraction of the traditional treatment costs of $0.50-$2.00.
Gradiant's ForeverGone system is proving effective in addressing PFAS contamination, with potential applications beyond firefighting foam treatment. Its compact design, high removal rates, and cost-effectiveness make it an attractive solution in the face of stricter regulations and health concerns related to 'forever chemicals'.
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