Mechanisms of PFAS Degradation in Thermal Destruction Processes

Saikumar Chalivendra

doi:10.55544/jrasb.2.3.39

Authors

Saikumar Chalivendra Independent Researcher, USA.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55544/jrasb.2.3.39

Keywords:

PFAS, Thermal Destruction Process, Degradation, Chemicals

Abstract

Through this research, information on methods of PFAS degradation through thermal destruction processes and analysis of the efficiency of degradation by temperature and conditions in the atmosphere is provided. These experiments were carried out at different temperatures from 400°C to 1,200°C under both reducing and oxidizing setter gases. The findings suggest that temperature plays a big role in rates of degradation with oxidative conditions promoting destruction of PFAS. The results obtained showed that at temperatures of 900°C and above degradation efficiency was over 90% as well as low content of toxic compounds. The developed study suggests that oxidative thermal destruction at high temperatures can be a viable technique for the degradation of PFASs, but heat energy consumption and formation of by-products should be well controlled.

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