Modular Water Purification System For The Destruction Of PFAS

The technology developed by CiX from Erlangen is based on advanced, patented diamond electrodes and aims to overcome one of the biggest challenges in modern wastewater treatment: the destruction of per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS).

PFAS, also known as “perpetual chemicals”, have become a serious problem worldwide due to their high persistence and associated environmental hazards. Traditional methods are often unable to break down these compounds effectively. They merely concentrate them. CiX's technology, on the other hand, uses an electrochemical Advanced Oxidation Process to decompose and completely destroy PFAS directly at the molecular level.

The modular water purification systems from CiX enable the flexible treatment of wastewater volumes between 100 and 100,000 liters per day. This allows easy adaptation and expansion to meet specific requirements. Individual components of the systems can be easily replaced if necessary. In addition, the components are fully recyclable at the end of their service life, which offers both ecological and economic benefits.

Another characteristic of the CiX systems is their energy efficiency. Thanks to the innovative design of the diamond electrodes, the systems achieve energy savings of up to 75 percent compared to conventional technologies. This is achieved without the use of chemical additives, which makes the systems not only cost-effective but also environmentally friendly.

CiX technology can be used in several industrial sectors, including recycling, municipal wastewater treatment plants and the pharmaceutical and textile industries.

The aim of this development is to set a new standard in water treatment and contribute to the protection of water as a valuable resource.