Continuous Flow Water Treatment of PFAS and Other Difficult-To-Treat Contaminants Using the TOF Electrolyzer with OXbyEL's Ed Ricci

In this Interview, we meet Ed Ricci who is the President and CEO of Oxbyel Technologies, a Water Treatment Technology Startup based in Phoenix, Arizona. Oxbyel is commercializing innovative electrochemical water treatment technology to tackle difficult-to-treat contaminants, including PFAS, in water and wastewater.

ONE-LINER:

"At Oxbyel, we're committed to making water treatment more effective, addressing the challenges of today’s most persistent pollutants."

Pitch/Reverse Pitch:

Don’t miss Ed’s Pitch for Oxbyel Technologies, which you can find on the video from [4:13] to [12:12].

Discussion:

After the pitch, we discuss:

• The development and commercialization of Oxbyel’s electrochemical technology, which offers a one-step, continuous flow process for treating a wide range of contaminants, including all forms of PFAS.
• The challenges of transitioning from federal funding to private market investment, as Oxbyel seeks to scale its technology and enter new markets such as industrial and municipal water treatment.
• The significance of pilot programs, such as the upcoming deployment of a 300-gallon per day unit at Davis Air Force Base, in demonstrating the technology’s effectiveness and building traction in the market.

Insights:

At [20:47], Ed reflects on his experience at the WaterPitch event, highlighting the value of connecting with other water technology innovators and exploring potential synergies between different technologies.

Advice:

At [27:29], Ed advises water startups to carefully build their networks, engage with accelerators, and not be afraid to seek help, emphasizing the importance of perseverance and learning from both successes and mistakes.