Our Methodology
Step 1
Profiling the Stream to be Treated
No two waste streams are the same - our solution will develop a bespoke processing methodology around the composition of the waste, your specific requirements and anticipated flow rates, whilst taking into account seasonal variance if required.
Step 2
Ion Exchange Resin - Removing the PFAS
Ion Exchange resin works similarly to the Granular Activated Carbon (“GAC”) employed in legacy water treatment systems. The resin acts as a ‘sieve’ capturing the desired component of the waste stream.
Step 3
'Regenerating' the Ion Exchange Resin
We use a proprietary, drinking water compliant regeneration process to displace the PFAS from the resin. This means the same resin can be used many times, saving costs, and avoiding the need to destroy it after every single use.
Step 4
Destroying the PFAS
We employ Advanced Electrochemical Oxidation Processes (“AEOP”) to degrade the PFAS.
Profiling the Stream to be Treated
Why?
This is important as the waste matrix and flow will dictate the bed design and composition to deliver the best performance and service life.
No two waste streams are the same - our solution will develop a bespoke processing methodology around the composition of the waste, your specific requirements and anticipated flow rates, whilst taking into account seasonal variance if required.
How?
The bed will be tailored to the needs of the waste stream - this is to optimise bed lifetimes and address the different demands of long chain, short chain and ultra-short chain PFAS molecules.
We do this by first modelling the bed lifetime, then auditing the results using rapid characterisation tests in the laboratory.
Our methodology can be used to predict the removal of PFAS in your waste matrix.
This setup can then be used to evaluate the regeneration of the resin - extending bed lifetimes, dramatically.
Step 1
Using an Ion Exchange Resin to Remove the PFAS
Ion Exchange Resin
Ion Exchange resin works similarly to the Granular Activated Carbon (“GAC”) employed in legacy water treatment systems.
The resin acts as a ‘sieve’ capturing the desired component of the waste stream.
The bed will be placed in-situ and monitored throughout its life for any breakthrough outside of the lifetime.
PFAS Attaches to the Resin
IX Resin has superior capture profiles for short and ultra-short chain PFAS versus GAC and between 4 and 6 times the loading capacity before target compound breakthrough.
Once in place, the PFAS-contaminated waste stream will displace the cl ions on the resin.
As a result, the PFAS attaches to the resin leaving ‘clean’ water to exit the process.
Step 2
'Regenerating' the Ion Exchange Resin to Remove the PFAS from the Resin
Regenerating the Resin
We use a proprietary, drinking water compliant regeneration process to displace the PFAS from the resin.
This means the same resin can be used many times, saving costs, and avoiding the need to destroy it after every single use.
The regenerant is also reused in a closed cycle once it has been separated from the PFAS, and the concentrated PFAS stream is then fed into the destruction process.
Step 3
Destroying the PFAS
Neutralised
We employ Advanced Electrochemical Oxidation Processes (“AEOP”) to degrade the PFAS.
This uses very low power (approx 1/1000 of that used in incineration) and the by-products are simple organics that can be easily neutralised or released to sewer.
Other alternatives to AEOP currently being proposed have major drawback in both efficacy and scalability - unlike our technology.
Step 4
Seamless, Sustainable, Scalable.
Leveraging our partnerships with leading universities and research institutions, we work on key areas of technology evolution, including sustainability, materials, chemistries and manufacturing processes.
We have contacts at the highest levels of government and are actively involved in setting the agenda for regulation in this area, as recognised industry experts.
The 2Encapsulate USP
Seamless, Sustainable, Scalable.
Our AEOP solution offers significantly lower costs-per-mass-processed than our competitors; it also offers clear and quantifiable advantages in terms of its efficiency, ESG alignment and scalability.
Our capture technology is capable of seamlessly integrating with other water treatment solutions, providing a fully flexible solution.
We Designed Drinking Water Approved Technology
Applicable to both water and environmental cleanup, as well as non-drinking water cleanup and industrial processing.
Our team brings in-depth knowledge and practical experience in tackling PFAS-related issues across a wide array of sectors, including government, aviation, property management, automotive and textiles, manufacturing, waste management, utilities, power generation, oil and gas, and mining. We also work on sites impacted by fire incidents.
Trackable, traceable and with regulatory accountability, our environmentally-friendly remedial solutions are also significantly more cost-efficient than those of our competitors.
What We Bring
Our clients vary from large-scale manufacturers to small businesses and we're dedicated to helping a wide range of industries thrive.
Utilising our lab-based Rapid Small Scale Characterisation Rig (RSSCR), we can conduct validation studies before scaling up to site, test new and innovative capture media, assess the viability of on-site regeneration of capture beds, and trail advanced treatment trains for complex matrices.
Broad Industry Expertise and a Globally Networked Team
We Align with the United Nations Sustainability Goals (SDG) 6 and 12
Additionally, we collaborate with water providers to help safeguard groundwater supplies. This includes updating groundwater catchment risk evaluations and navigating the evolving demands of risk-based strategies for managing PFAS.
We design and provide PFAS-Free fixed misting systems for maritime, residential or commercial use. We also provide a fire extinguisher removal and PFAS-Free replacement service.
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