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Pyrolysis effectively reduced per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in biosolids, with no detected PFAS in the resulting biochar. Further research is needed to understand emissions and optimize controls for this technology.

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Area of Science:

  • Environmental Engineering
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Environmental Chemistry

Background:

  • Per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in wastewater biosolids pose environmental risks.
  • Pyrolysis offers a thermal treatment to reduce contaminants in biosolids, creating valuable biochar.
  • Managing PFAS-contaminated biosolids is a growing global challenge.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of a commercial pyrolysis system in removing target PFAS from biosolids.
  • To analyze PFAS concentrations in biosolids and biochar using independent laboratory analysis.
  • To assess PFAS removal efficiencies and investigate gaseous emissions.

Main Methods:

  • A commercial pyrolysis system processed biosolid samples.
  • Analysis of 41 target PFAS compounds in biosolids and biochar by two independent laboratories.
  • Measurement of gaseous emissions using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and gas chromatography time-of-flight mass spectrometry.

Main Results:

  • Detected target PFAS concentrations in input biosolids ranged from approximately 2 µg/kg to 85 µg/kg.
  • No PFAS compounds were detected in the resulting biochar, with concentrations assumed to be at minimum detection limits (MDLs).
  • Estimated target PFAS removal efficiencies ranged from >81.3% to >99.9%, with a mean of >97.4%.

Conclusions:

  • The commercial pyrolysis process significantly reduced target PFAS levels in biochar.
  • Additional research is warranted to fully understand PFAS transformation, emissions, and air pollution control strategies.
  • Pyrolysis presents a promising technology for managing PFAS-impacted biosolids.