{"id":6725,"date":"2024-08-29T10:04:53","date_gmt":"2024-08-29T10:04:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.proaqua.at\/?p=6725"},"modified":"2026-05-12T09:53:01","modified_gmt":"2026-05-12T09:53:01","slug":"effiziente-pfas-sanierung-mit-bor-dotierten-diamantelektroden-bdd","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.proaqua.at\/en\/effiziente-pfas-sanierung-mit-bor-dotierten-diamantelektroden-bdd\/","title":{"rendered":"Efficient PFAS remediation with boron-doped diamond electrodes (BDD)"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Research into the use of boron-doped diamond (BDD) electrodes for the remediation of PFAS-contaminated soils and waters through anodic oxidation has yielded highly promising results. This method has demonstrated that many widely occurring PFAS compounds can be effectively degraded and ultimately mineralized into the inorganic end products CO\u2082, fluoride ions, and, depending on the PFAS structure, sulfate. Particularly noteworthy is the efficiency of this technology in treating short-chain PFAS, which are considered especially difficult to degrade due to their chemical stability and environmental persistence.<\/p>

A crucial factor for the success of the treatment is the anode potential, which can be influenced by the current density and significantly determines the course of the reactions. Similarly, the choice of electrolyte and the pH value of the solution play a significant role in the effectiveness of the process. <\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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The high effectiveness of BDD electrodes in the electrooxidation of PFAS is due to their large overpotential for oxygen, which allows minimizing undesirable side reactions. This makes BDD electrodes exceptionally well-suited for PFAS remediation and offers promising applications in practice. Additionally, this method is characterized by its sustainability and the potential for large-scale application, making it a promising solution for addressing PFAS contamination in the environment.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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