Sorbenta develops advanced sorbents that selectively remove and concentrate PFAS "forever chemicals" from various water sources. Their materials offer superior PFAS capture compared to existing solutions and can be easily integrated into current water treatment processes, helping municipalities and industries meet stringent environmental regulations.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), known as "forever chemicals," contaminate various water sources and pose significant risks to public health and the environment. Existing PFAS removal technologies often exhibit limited capture efficiency and struggle with diverse water matrices, leading to incomplete remediation and increased operational costs. Meeting increasingly stringent environmental regulations for PFAS levels requires more effective and adaptable treatment solutions.
Solution
Sorbenta develops advanced sorbents engineered for the selective removal and concentration of PFAS from contaminated water. These materials demonstrate superior PFAS capture capacity compared to conventional activated carbon and ion exchange resins, resulting in less frequent media replacement and reduced operational expenses. The sorbents are designed for broad-spectrum PFAS removal, effectively capturing both short-chain and long-chain PFAS compounds in diverse water chemistries. Sorbenta's technology offers a drop-in replacement for existing treatment processes, enabling seamless integration with current water treatment infrastructure.
Target Audience
Sorbenta's primary customers include municipalities, industrial facilities, and environmental remediation companies seeking effective and economical solutions for PFAS removal from drinking water, wastewater, and contaminated groundwater.
Features
- Higher PFAS removal capacity per unit mass of sorbent compared to leading commercial carbons and ion exchange resins
- Enhanced selectivity for PFAS over background co-constituents, ensuring effective performance in diverse water matrices
- Effective removal of both short-chain and long-chain PFAS of diverse chemistries
- Drop-in replacement for ion exchange resins, compatible with existing water treatment infrastructure
- Platform technology enables tailoring sorbent performance to specific customer needs