Zentrix's PFAS sensor selected as one of the 10 innovation to represent Europe in Japan

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Zentrix Lab’s cutting-edge PFAS (Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances) sensor has been selected as one of the top ten European innovations to be showcased at a CEATEC 2024 international event in Japan. This recognition highlights the growing importance of real-time environmental monitoring solutions as Europe and Japan strengthen collaborative efforts in tackling global sustainability challenges.

The sensor, designed by Zentrix Lab engineers, is capable of detecting PFAS contaminants in water sources at trace levels, providing real-time data to aid environmental protection and regulatory compliance. Unlike conventional methods that require laboratory testing and lengthy analysis times, Zentrix’s sensor offers rapid, on-site detection, significantly reducing the time required to respond to contamination threats. This advancement aligns with the EU’s objectives to promote circular economy solutions and minimize pollution in water resources.

In 2023, the Environmental Protection Agency determined “health advisory levels” for two of the most hazardous PFAS chemicals, known as perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctyl sulfonate (PFOS). 

During the visit in Japan, our CEO was invited to speak about ways of monitoring of “forever chemicals” and it risks at the Cambridge Innovation Center in Tokyo.

What are PFAS?  

In 2023, the Environmental Protection Agency determined “health advisory levels” for two of the most hazardous PFAS chemicals, known as perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctyl sulfonate (PFOS). PFAS are man-made chemicals that have been used in industry and consumer products worldwide since the 1940s. PFAS have been detected in ocean waters across the globe, from coastal regions to the deep sea. Studies have found PFAS concentrations in remote areas like the Arctic and Antarctic oceans, highlighting the persistence and mobility of these chemicals in marine environments.

Currently PFAS screening is done by Lab analysis, which is expensive and time consuming and it costs in certified labs is $300 – $600 for one sample.

 

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