Join the Live Seminar on Sustainable Photocatalytic Technology for PFAS Degradation
In recent years, the persistent and harmful nature of PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) has emerged as a significant global environmental and industrial challenge. Traditional methods have often relied on adsorption techniques, such as activated carbon, to remove these contaminants. However, the treatment of waste containing high concentrations of PFAS continues to face issues concerning energy consumption, cost, sustainability, and the risk of secondary pollution. Current decomposition technologies, which require high energy to cleave the robust C–F bond, also grapple with managing byproducts effectively.
This seminar, hosted by CMC Research and scheduled for March 3, 2026, from 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM, focuses on innovative solutions that leverage semiconductor nanoparticles for gentle photocatalytic degradation of PFAS. The session will dive into the photochemical approaches to PFAS breakdown, exploring the fundamental concepts of oxidation and reduction reactions driven by light. Led by Professor Yoichi Kobayashi from Ritsumeikan University, it promises a comprehensive overview of the new strategies aimed at splitting C-F bonds with low energy input and the practical examples surrounding this technology.
What Attendees Will Learn:
1. Current state of PFAS pollution and the challenges of conventional technologies (thermal decomposition, electrochemistry, reduction, etc.).
2. Basic principles of photochemical PFAS degradation utilizing semiconductor nanocrystals.
3. Fundamental information on redox reactions initiated by light, including light excitation, electron transfer, and bond cleavage.
4. Strategies for selectively breaking the C-F bond with low energy.
5. Characteristics of degradation byproducts and their potential for recycling.
6. Designing photocatalytic processes applicable across various industrial sectors.
Target Audience:
This seminar is perfect for technical professionals involved in research and development, process design, and wastewater treatment technologies within chemical manufacturing industries, particularly those focused on fluorinated substances and semiconductor-related firms. It will also be beneficial for researchers and engineers interested in low environmental impact solutions for PFAS degradation and harmlessness, as well as corporate representatives seeking advanced treatment options that encompass decomposition and recycling.
Agenda Highlights:
1. Overview of the PFAS problem: Chemical characteristics, environmental persistence, health impacts, and regulations.
2. Fundamentals of PFAS decomposition and photochemistry: Excitation by light, redox reactions, and mechanisms for breaking C-F bonds.
3. Strategies for PFAS degradation: Catalyst-assisted reduction in C-F bond cleavage energy, utilizing sequential multiphoton reactions.
4. Exploring gentle photocatalytic degradation technologies with semiconductor nanocrystals: Structural and optical properties, as well as practical applications.
5. Future perspectives on resource recovery and recycling possibilities for PFAS treatment processes and market potential.
The seminar will be conducted using the Zoom platform, and participants can look forward to a recorded version available for limited viewing after the event, providing additional flexibility for those unable to attend live. The fee for registration is approximately 44,000 JPY (includes materials and access to the recorded session), with discounts available for newsletter subscribers and academic entrants.
Don't miss this opportunity to expand your understanding of sustainable approaches to PFAS treatment and connect with leading experts in the field.
Please visit the CMC Research website for registration and further details.
This seminar, hosted by CMC Research and scheduled for March 3, 2026, from 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM, focuses on innovative solutions that leverage semiconductor nanoparticles for gentle photocatalytic degradation of PFAS. The session will dive into the photochemical approaches to PFAS breakdown, exploring the fundamental concepts of oxidation and reduction reactions driven by light. Led by Professor Yoichi Kobayashi from Ritsumeikan University, it promises a comprehensive overview of the new strategies aimed at splitting C-F bonds with low energy input and the practical examples surrounding this technology.
What Attendees Will Learn:
1. Current state of PFAS pollution and the challenges of conventional technologies (thermal decomposition, electrochemistry, reduction, etc.).
2. Basic principles of photochemical PFAS degradation utilizing semiconductor nanocrystals.
3. Fundamental information on redox reactions initiated by light, including light excitation, electron transfer, and bond cleavage.
4. Strategies for selectively breaking the C-F bond with low energy.
5. Characteristics of degradation byproducts and their potential for recycling.
6. Designing photocatalytic processes applicable across various industrial sectors.
Target Audience:
This seminar is perfect for technical professionals involved in research and development, process design, and wastewater treatment technologies within chemical manufacturing industries, particularly those focused on fluorinated substances and semiconductor-related firms. It will also be beneficial for researchers and engineers interested in low environmental impact solutions for PFAS degradation and harmlessness, as well as corporate representatives seeking advanced treatment options that encompass decomposition and recycling.
Agenda Highlights:
1. Overview of the PFAS problem: Chemical characteristics, environmental persistence, health impacts, and regulations.
2. Fundamentals of PFAS decomposition and photochemistry: Excitation by light, redox reactions, and mechanisms for breaking C-F bonds.
3. Strategies for PFAS degradation: Catalyst-assisted reduction in C-F bond cleavage energy, utilizing sequential multiphoton reactions.
4. Exploring gentle photocatalytic degradation technologies with semiconductor nanocrystals: Structural and optical properties, as well as practical applications.
5. Future perspectives on resource recovery and recycling possibilities for PFAS treatment processes and market potential.
The seminar will be conducted using the Zoom platform, and participants can look forward to a recorded version available for limited viewing after the event, providing additional flexibility for those unable to attend live. The fee for registration is approximately 44,000 JPY (includes materials and access to the recorded session), with discounts available for newsletter subscribers and academic entrants.
Don't miss this opportunity to expand your understanding of sustainable approaches to PFAS treatment and connect with leading experts in the field.
Please visit the CMC Research website for registration and further details.
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