Is your company facing rising regulatory pressure and costly off-site PFAS disposal? PFASuiki provides a permanent, scalable solution to destroy PFAS at the source.
Tackling the “forever chemicals” crisis with innovation
PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are known as “forever chemicals” because of their extreme stability in nature. Their unique properties — heat resistance, water repellence, and chemical durability — make them invaluable in industrial processes but devastating for the environment. Once discharged into water, PFAS persist indefinitely, accumulate in soil and living organisms, and pose long-term health and ecological risks.
Traditional treatment methods such as activated carbon, ion exchange, and reverse osmosis remove PFAS from water but fail to destroy them. Instead, they generate concentrated PFAS waste streams that require hazardous disposal. Destructive options like incineration are costly, inefficient, and face growing regulatory restrictions in Europe and beyond.
PFASuiki is changing this equation. We are developing a new generation of electrochemical oxidation (EO) systems designed not to capture or move PFAS, but to eliminate them at the molecular level — permanently.
From corporate roots to startup agility
PFASuiki was born from TDK, a globally recognised Japanese electronics company with decades of expertise in advanced materials and precision engineering. Now an independent startup, PFASuiki benefits from TDK’s strong technological and financial backing while operating with the agility needed to bring disruptive solutions to market.
This unique positioning enables us to combine deep scientific know-how with startup drive, pioneering technologies that can be scaled efficiently and adapted to real-world PFAS treatment scenarios.
Electrochemical oxidation, reimagined for PFAS
At the heart of our innovation is a proprietary electrode technology that makes EO more efficient, sustainable, and cost-effective than ever before.
Our system achieves destruction by two complementary mechanisms:
- Direct electron transfer (DET): PFAS molecules interact directly with the electrode, breaking down carbon-fluorine bonds.
- Indirect oxidation: Generated radical species attack PFAS and other organic pollutants, ensuring broad-spectrum contaminant removal.
This dual mechanism allows us to achieve high PFAS destruction rates (>95%) while reducing energy consumption. The result: a scalable, environmentally friendly, and cost-effective end-of-pipe solution for PFAS contamination.
Real-world applications and impact
PFASuiki’s modular EO systems are designed for flexibility and can be deployed as stand-alone destruction units or integrated into existing treatment trains. Key applications include:
- Landfill leachate – treating one of the most complex and PFAS-rich waste streams.
- Industrial effluents – ensuring compliance in sectors from chemicals to mining.
- Firefighting foams (AFFF residues) – safely destroying one of the most common PFAS sources.
- Ion exchange regenerates and RO concentrates – permanently destroying highly concentrated PFAS waste streams.
Our landfill leachate case study has already demonstrated >95% destruction of long-chain PFAS within 30–90 minutes, despite high organic loads. Ongoing development shows promising potential for shorter-chain PFAS removal.
Looking ahead: Partnership-driven progress
We believe that solving the PFAS crisis requires collaboration between startups, established industries, regulators, and research institutions. Are you ready to move to on-site PFAS destruction? We invite you to schedule a consultation with our team to discuss your specific PFAS challenge. Whether you have questions about PFAS, regulations, or analytics, our experts are here to help. Let’s explore how our modular technology can be piloted at your facility to achieve permanent, compliant, and cost-saving PFAS elimination.
Our vision is to evolve into a full-spectrum PFAS solutions company — combining cutting-edge destruction technologies with comprehensive analytics, regulatory insights, and consulting. Leveraging the TDK product portfolio and ongoing innovations, we aim to tackle PFAS in all forms — liquids, gases, and solids — providing scalable, end-to-end solutions for any PFAS challenge.
By breaking the chains of PFAS contamination, we aim to safeguard water resources, enable regulatory compliance, and empower industries to meet their environmental and ESG commitments.
Areas of expertise
- Advanced electrode design and electrochemical oxidation systems.
- PFAS destruction in landfill leachate, industrial effluents, and firefighting foam residues.
- Modular, scalable PFAS destruction technology for diverse flow rates.
- Low-energy, chemical-free PFAS elimination.
- Integration into treatment trains or stand-alone operation.
- Sustainable electrode design with reactivation and recycling capabilities.
- PFAS analytics and monitoring expertise to support regulatory compliance and treatment optimisation.
Research interests
- Novel electrode materials with enhanced catalytic activity and durability.
- Selective PFAS adsorption and degradation pathways.
- Advanced oxidation processes for mixed contamination matrices.
- Hybrid treatment trains combining EO with pre-/post-treatment steps.
- Adaptive process control strategies for complex wastewater streams.
- Analytical and modelling tools for PFAS behaviour and treatment performance.
