Perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), a group of man-made chemicals, have been widely used in everything from firefighting to fabric, and carpets to cookware for decades. PFAS is pervasive and persistent, commonly referred to as a group of ‘forever chemicals’ which have been found in air, water, soil, flora and fauna including the vast majority of humans. Researchers have found PFAS exposure can lead to cancer, decreased fertility, hormone suppression, obesity and more.

Until recently there have been few, if any mechanisms for removing, remediating or destroying PFAS. New research has been demonstrating that pyrolysis and gasification have the potential to destroy PFAS. Equally exciting is that the resulting biochar can be used to sorb PFAS from wastewater and soils leading to significantly healthier outcomes.

This webinar will highlight extensive and encouraging research about PFAS, pyrolysis and biochar.