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How Do Novel PFAS Sorbents Fit into Current Engineering Paradigm?

Jonathan Burkhardt¹, Thomas F Speth¹, Stanley Gorzelnik²

¹Office of Research and Development, Center for Environmental Solutions & Emergency Response, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Cincinnati, Ohio 45220, United States.

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Summary

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Novel sorbents offer advanced treatment for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), but require further development for widespread adoption. Utilities must balance current needs with future innovations for effective PFAS remediation.

Keywords:

Cost Engineering criteria Novel adsorbents PFAS regulation

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Area of Science:

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Chemical Engineering
Water Treatment Technologies

Background:

Emerging novel sorbents present new opportunities for treating per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in water.
Drinking water and wastewater utilities face critical decisions in selecting effective, future-ready technologies for PFAS contamination.
Regulatory pressures are mounting, potentially leading utilities to adopt established technologies like granular activated carbon (GAC) and ion exchange (IX) resins without fully evaluating novel options.

Purpose of the Study:

To provide insights into the potential advantages and challenges of novel sorbents for PFAS treatment.
To explore the current state of novel sorbents within the broader context of existing technologies.
To guide informed decisions for utilities and developers balancing immediate compliance with long-term adaptability.

Main Methods:

Perspective-based analysis of novel sorbent technologies.
Comparison of novel sorbents with established technologies (GAC, IX).
Examination of key factors for utilities and developers, including scalability, cost, and regulatory hurdles.

Main Results:

Novel sorbents offer benefits like enhanced selectivity, rapid kinetics, and flexibility for diverse PFAS chemistries, especially in challenging matrices like wastewater.
Significant work is needed to refine novel sorbents for large-scale application, addressing scalability, cost-effectiveness, fouling resistance, and regulatory certification.

Conclusions:

Utilities must consider all options, including future treatment innovations, due to the long lifespan of chosen systems.
Balancing immediate regulatory compliance with long-term adaptability is crucial for effective PFAS management.
Further research and development are essential to overcome challenges and enable the widespread adoption of novel sorbent technologies for PFAS removal.