Euronews Tech Talks A world without PFAS
Oct 1, 2025
Fajer Mushtaq, co-founder and CEO of Oxyle, dives into her startup's groundbreaking work on PFAS treatment in wastewater. She shares insights on innovative technologies like Oxfoam, Oxlite, and OxSignal that target these harmful substances. The discussion also highlights the challenges of scaling cleantech solutions, including funding and supply chain issues. Additionally, the ZeroF project is introduced, showcasing alternatives in food packaging and textiles, tackling the technical hurdles of replacing PFAS while emphasizing the importance of recyclability and market adoption.
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Origin Story Of Oxyle
- Fajer Mushtaq described founding Oxyle after doctoral work on destroying micropollutants in water and meeting a like-minded cofounder.
- She grew the team from two to over 30 people within five years to tackle PFAS in wastewater.
Three-Pronged PFAS Strategy
- Oxyle uses a three-pronged approach: concentrate PFAS, destroy them, and monitor in real time.
- Combining Oxfoam, Oxlite and OxSignal targets both removal and on-site, minute-by-minute monitoring.
Foam Concentrates PFAS Efficiently
- Foam fractionation exploits PFAS' surfactant properties to concentrate them in the foam layer.
- This up-concentration lets Oxyle treat a tiny volume instead of huge water volumes, reducing footprint and cost.