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Scope Details

Reference
Challa Sasi, P. (2022) Thermal Stability And Decomposition Of Per-And Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Using Granular Activated Carbon And Other Porous Materials - Theses and Dissertations
Treatment Process
GAC Reactivation
Test Scale
Lab
Matrix
Treatment Media
Matrix Detail
Filtrasorb 200 GAC from Calgon Carbon laden with PFAS in lab
Data Detail
Decomposition efficiencies of 8 PFAS across a range of temperatures exposed to 2 gases

Condition

Open ConditionTreatment Details
Open Condition 50030MinuteTreatment time does not include crucible heating time at a rate of 10 C per minute to 500 C; temperature was then held at 500 C for 30 minutes. Under flow of 200 mL/min nitrogen gas
Open Condition 50030MinuteTreatment time does not include crucible heating time at a rate of 10 C per minute to 500 C; temperature was then held at 500 C for 30 minutes. Under flow of 200 mL/min carbon dioxide gas

Thermal Treatment Results

PFBA500 °C | 30 minute 99.98% Percent Decomposition EfficiencyNot reportedNot reportedPercent decomposition efficiency taken from text shown in Figure 2.3; Additional data points for different treatment times and temperatures included in Figure 2.3
PFPeA500 °C | 30 minute 99.23% Percent Decomposition EfficiencyNot reportedNot reportedPercent decomposition efficiency taken from text shown in Figure 2.3; Additional data points for different treatment times and temperatures included in Figure 2.3
PFHpA500 °C | 30 minute 99.81% Percent Decomposition EfficiencyNot reportedNot reportedPercent decomposition efficiency taken from text shown in Figure 2.3; Additional data points for different treatment times and temperatures included in Figure 2.3
PFOA500 °C | 30 minute 99.81% Percent Decomposition EfficiencyNot reportedNot reportedPercent decomposition efficiency taken from text shown in Figure 2.3; Additional data points for different treatment times and temperatures included in Figure 2.3
GenX500 °C | 30 minute 99.97% Percent Decomposition EfficiencyNot reportedNot reportedPercent decomposition efficiency taken from text shown in Figure 2.3; Additional data points for different treatment times and temperatures included in Figure 2.3
PFBS500 °C | 30 minute 99.97% Percent Decomposition EfficiencyNot reportedNot reportedPercent decomposition efficiency taken from text shown in Figure 2.3; Additional data points for different treatment times and temperatures included in Figure 2.3
PFHxS500 °C | 30 minute 99.94% Percent Decomposition EfficiencyNot reportedNot reportedPercent decomposition efficiency taken from text shown in Figure 2.3; Additional data points for different treatment times and temperatures included in Figure 2.3
PFOS500 °C | 30 minute 98.67% Percent Decomposition EfficiencyNot reportedNot reportedPercent decomposition efficiency taken from text shown in Figure 2.3; Additional data points for different treatment times and temperatures included in Figure 2.3
PFBA500 °C | 30 minute 99.98% Percent Decomposition EfficiencyNot reportedNot reportedPercent decomposition efficiency taken from text shown in Figure 2.3; Additional data points for different treatment times and temperatures included in Figure 2.3
PFPeA500 °C | 30 minute 99.23% Percent Decomposition EfficiencyNot reportedNot reportedPercent decomposition efficiency taken from text shown in Figure 2.3; Additional data points for different treatment times and temperatures included in Figure 2.3
PFPeA500 °C | 30 minute 99.81% Percent Decomposition EfficiencyNot reportedNot reportedPercent decomposition efficiency taken from text shown in Figure 2.3; Additional data points for different treatment times and temperatures included in Figure 2.3
PFOA500 °C | 30 minute 99.81% Percent Decomposition EfficiencyNot reportedNot reportedPercent decomposition efficiency taken from text shown in Figure 2.3; Additional data points for different treatment times and temperatures included in Figure 2.3
GenX500 °C | 30 minute 99.97% Percent Decomposition EfficiencyNot reportedNot reportedPercent decomposition efficiency taken from text shown in Figure 2.3; Additional data points for different treatment times and temperatures included in Figure 2.3
PFBS500 °C | 30 minute 99.97% Percent Decomposition EfficiencyNot reportedNot reportedPercent decomposition efficiency taken from text shown in Figure 2.3; Additional data points for different treatment times and temperatures included in Figure 2.3
PFHxS500 °C | 30 minute 99.94% Percent Decomposition EfficiencyNot reportedNot reportedPercent decomposition efficiency taken from text shown in Figure 2.3; Additional data points for different treatment times and temperatures included in Figure 2.3
PFOS500 °C | 30 minute 98.67% Percent Decomposition EfficiencyNot reportedNot reportedPercent decomposition efficiency taken from text shown in Figure 2.3; Additional data points for different treatment times and temperatures included in Figure 2.3