Sigma Advanced Technologies is a commercial provider for large water treatment systems, including a system that cleans produced water from oil and gas operations so it can be reused. The company is keen on developing next-generation water treatment solutions for emerging contaminants.
“The TRGR Project let us quantify what worked and what didn’t. The team at Sandia was great and I look forward to continuing to work with them.”
Greg Remy
Project Manager
Sigma Advanced Technologies LLC
Sigma is now using its proven treatment methods and remediation know-how in combination with licensed Sandia National Laboratories technology to remediate PFAS, or Polyfluorinated-Alkyl-Substances, commonly referred to as “forever chemicals.” PFAS are very toxic to humans and animals, and can contaminate water supplies. According to the Food and Drug Administration, PFAS were first used in the 1940’s and are now in hundreds of products including stain- and water-resistant fabrics and carpeting, cleaning products, paints, and fire-fighting foams. They are also used in food packaging, including microwave popcorn bags, pizza boxes and candy wrappers, which places them in contact with food products.
In this TRGR Project, the team was focused on progressing an efficient and low-cost solution to permanently remove these forever chemicals from drinking water sources in-situ. They tested Sandi-licensed intellectual property along with a proprietary Sigma process to accomplish this goal. As a result of the TRGR Project, the technology moved from a proof-of-concept with a TRL of 2-3 to a TRL of 4, with an operational benchtop apparatus that can be used to demonstrate the process. Sigma Advanced Technologies has applied to the New Mexico Small Business Assistance Program in order to continue improving the process and move it further toward commercialization.