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Revive Environmental is an American environmental technology company based in Columbus, Ohio. The company designs and operates systems for the destruction of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) using supercritical water oxidation (SCWO). Revive was established in 2023 as a spin-off of Battelle Memorial Institute to commercialize Battelle’s PFAS destruction process known as the PFAS Annihilator.
Technology
[edit]The PFAS Annihilator process applies supercritical water oxidation to transform PFAS compounds into carbon dioxide, water, and inorganic mineral salts. The technology operates above water’s critical point (374 °C and 218 atm), enabling oxidation of organic carbon without generating secondary air pollutants.
Peer-reviewed studies have demonstrated high destruction efficiencies:
Scheitlin et al. (2023), ACS ES&T Water — laboratory validation of PFAS destruction using Battelle’s SCWO reactor, reporting > 99.9% reduction to non-detect levels.[1]
Rosansky et al. (2024), ACS ES&T Water — field demonstration of AFFF destruction showing ≥ 3-log (>99.9%) PFAS reduction.[2]
Webb et al. (2025), Journal of Hazardous Materials Letters — evaluation of on-base PFAS destruction at Peterson Space Force Base, confirming compliance with U.S. EPA drinking-water standards post-treatment.[3]
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s 2024 Interim Guidance on PFAS Destruction and Disposal lists SCWO among recognized methods for achieving complete PFAS mineralization.[4]
Projects and deployments
[edit]Revive Environmental operates SCWO systems in cooperation with state and federal agencies. Notable deployments include:
Ohio (2023–2024) – Partnered with the Ohio EPA to conduct the first statewide AFFF collection and destruction program in the U.S., recovering over 13,000 gallons from 130 fire departments across 54 counties.[5][6]
New Hampshire (2024) – Prime contractor for the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services AFFF Take-Back Program. The initiative collected more than 12,000 gallons of firefighting foam from over 125 departments in partnership with Republic Services.[7]
North Carolina (2025) – Selected by the NC Collaboratory and Office of the State Fire Marshal to launch a state-run PFAS destruction program, beginning with 1,000 gallons of AFFF and capacity to scale to 60,000 gallons.[8]
Grand Rapids, Michigan (2023) – Operation of a commercial PFAS Annihilator facility treating over 100,000 gallons per day of landfill leachate.[9]
Department of Defense demonstrations (2023–2025) – Participation in multiple SERDP/ESTCP projects evaluating SCWO treatment of PFAS-containing wastes at military installations.[10]
Recognition and awards
[edit]Revive Environmental and its technology have been recognized by independent scientific and industry organizations:
- Water Environment Federation – Innovative Technology Award (2025)[11]
- Edison Awards – PFAS Annihilator Destruction Technology (2025)[12]
- Fast Company – World Changing Ideas Finalist (2023)[13]
- Fortune – “Change the World” List (#5, 2023) for Battelle’s PFAS Annihilator development.[14]
Media coverage
[edit]The company and its technology have been covered by several independent media outlets, including The Boston Globe[15], New Hampshire Public Radio[16], and Chemical & Engineering News.[17]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Scheitlin, Christopher G.; Dasu, Kavitha; Rosansky, Stephen; Dejarme, Lindy Espina; Siriwardena, Dinusha (2023-08-11). "Application of Supercritical Water Oxidation to Effectively Destroy Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances in Aqueous Matrices". ACS ES&T Water. 3 (8). American Chemical Society: 2053–2062. doi:10.1021/acsestwater.2c00548.
{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: date and year (link) - ^ Rosansky, Stephen; Al-Dirani, Samer Mohamad; Scheitlin, Christopher G.; Dasu, Kavitha; Dzurnak, Michael (2024-10-11). "Field Demonstration of PFAS Destruction in Various Alcohol-Resistant AFFFs Using Supercritical Water Oxidation (SCWO)". ACS ES&T Water. 4 (10). American Chemical Society: 4486–4496. doi:10.1021/acsestwater.4c00499.
{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: date and year (link) - ^ Webb, Hallie; Rosansky, Stephen; Al-Dirani, Samer Mohamad; Dasu, Kavitha; Scheitlin, Christopher G.; Davis, Jeff; Chiques, Leonardo (2025-11-01). "PFAS destruction using supercritical water oxidation (SCWO) at Peterson Space Force Base". Journal of Hazardous Materials Letters. 6. Elsevier: 100156. doi:10.1016/j.hazl.2025.100156. ISSN 2666-9110.
{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: article number as page number (link) CS1 maint: date and year (link) - ^ Interim Guidance on the Destruction and Disposal of Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances and Materials Containing Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances — Version 2 (2024) (PDF) (EPA Interim Guidance for Public Comment). United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). 2024-04-08. Retrieved 2025-10-31.
- ^ "Ohio launches firefighting foam takeback program". Waste Today Magazine. GIE Media. 2024-03-19. Retrieved 2025-10-31.
- ^ Strassmann, Mark (2024-05-21). "Firefighters grapple with risks from foam laced with toxic "forever chemicals"". CBS Evening News. CBS News. Retrieved 2025-10-31.
- ^ "AFFF Take Back Program". New Hampshire PFAS Response. New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services. Retrieved 2025-10-31.
- ^ Berger, Will (2024-10-10). "North Carolina Tackles Toxic Firefighting Foam with AFFF Takeback Program". North Carolina Collaboratory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved 2025-10-31.
- ^ Holmes, Isiah (2023-06-27). "System to 'annihilate' PFAS chemicals deployed in Michigan". Wisconsin Examiner. States Newsroom. Retrieved 2025-10-31.
- ^ "Application of Supercritical Water Oxidation to Destroy PFAS in Aqueous Media (Project ER23-8435)". Environmental Security Technology Certification Program (ESTCP). U.S. Department of Defense. Retrieved 2025-10-31.
- ^ "2025 WEF Award Winners". Water Environment Federation. Water Environment Federation. 2025. Retrieved 2026-01-16.
- ^ "PFAS Annihilator Destruction Technology". Edison Awards. Edison Universe. 2025. Retrieved 2026-01-16.
- ^ Clendaniel, Morgan (2023-05-02). "9 projects making the world's water cleaner and more accessible". Fast Company. Retrieved 2026-01-16.
- ^ "Fortune Change the World List". Fortune. Fortune Media IP Limited. 2024. Retrieved 2026-01-16.
- ^ Porter, Steve (2024-08-14). "Revive to destroy PFAS from NH firefighting foam". The Boston Globe. Retrieved 2026-01-16.
- ^ Hoplamazian, Mara (2024-12-30). "NH destroyed firefighting foam full of harmful chemicals. Now a lab is testing the results". New Hampshire Public Radio. Retrieved 2026-01-16.
- ^ Erickson, Britt E. (2024-03-04). "Competition to destroy 'forever chemicals' heats up". Chemical & Engineering News. Retrieved 2026-01-16.
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