PHYTOgen is nature based innovative the solution .
We are restoring PFAS impacted soils using a nature-based approach.
From pollution to solution for
PFAS-impacted land.
Built on international field evidence.
67% average PFAS reduction in one cultivation cycle.
Designed for scalable, in-situ remediation.
How PHYTOgen works:
PHYTOgen combines industrial hemp, targeted soil treatments and controlled biomass handling to
reduce PFAS in soil with minimal site disruption.
ACTIVATE THE SOIL
GROW AND EXTRACT
MEASURE AND VERIFY
SUPERCRITICAL OXIDATION
Targeted additives improve PFAS accessibility and support uptake
Industrial hemp captures PFAS while generating high biomass.
Sampling, lab analysis and reporting track remediation performance.
PFAS in biomass is completely destroyed using high temperature pressure, leaving only clean byproducts.
Frequently Asked Questions:
What is PFAS phytoremediation?
PFAS phytoremediation is a nature-based process that uses plants to help remove PFAS contamination from soil. At Phytogen Solutions, our approach combines industrial hemp with a targeted soil treatment strategy designed to improve PFAS uptake and accelerate remediation. Industrial hemp is well suited to this role because it grows quickly, produces high biomass, and has a strong root system that supports contaminant uptake.
Why does Phytogen Solutions use industrial hemp?
Industrial hemp offers several advantages for remediation projects. It is fast-growing, adaptable to a wide range of conditions, and capable of producing significant biomass in a relatively short cycle. Research and project materials reviewed by Phytogen show hemp can play an effective role in PFAS phytoremediation, particularly when combined with the right soil additives and site-specific agronomic strategy.
How is Phytogen Solutions different from conventional PFAS remediation methods?
Traditional PFAS soil remediation often relies on excavation and disposal, which can be highly disruptive and expensive. Phytogen Solutions is developing a lower-impact alternative that treats contamination in place using tailored hemp genetics and the Hempurizer+ formulation. According to the commercialisation report, this approach is intended to reduce remediation costs materially compared with excavation, while also offering a scalable option for larger land areas where conventional methods may be less practical.
What evidence supports this approach?
Field trial results from Campus Vesta in Belgium reported an average 67% reduction in soil PFAS concentration in a single cultivation cycle, with most plots brought below the Flemish remediation standard. The same findings noted that short-chain PFAS were more readily taken up in above-ground plant tissue, while long-chain PFAS appeared to be reduced through conversion into shorter compounds prior to uptake. Phytogen Solutions is using this body of evidence to support Australian deployment and validation.
What happens to the hemp after it has been used in remediation?
After the remediation cycle, the harvested biomass must be managed responsibly as part of the overall treatment process. Current project materials describe controlled post-harvest pathways such as our unique pyrolysis process and other thermal destruction methods to address PFAS in contaminated biomass, rather than allowing that material to re-enter conventional agricultural use. This is an important part of making PFAS phytoremediation both credible and commercially practical at site scale.
A practical path to restoring PFAS-impacted soil.
Phytogen combines industrial hemp, targeted soil treatments and controlled biomass handling to deliver a scalable, low-disruption approach to PFAS soil remediation.