PFAS are synthetic chemicals widely used since the 1940s, accumulating in the environment due to their resistance to degradation. Drinking water is a significant source of PFAS exposure ...

The exceptional chemical properties of PFAS – non-stick, water-repellent, stain-resistant, etc. – that make them highly popular with manufacturers also prevent their natural degradation.

The unique properties of fluoropolymers provide resistance to biological, chemical and physical degradation. The impact on medicines and vaccines development It is with this in mind that the industry ...

One significant advancement in passive sampling is the development of a DGT probe specifically designed for sampling per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in water and sediments. This new ...

I felt protected but not claustrophobic. That protection, it turns out, was due to a class of toxic chemicals, known as PFAS and PFCs, that as of January 2025 are now banned from apparel for sale ...

The research also highlights F11’s ability to degrade other PFAS types and even some of the toxic byproducts generated during the degradation process. PFAS have been widely used since the 1950s in ...

The Environmental Protection Agency recently warned that sludge could contain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, posing health risks to farmers, livestock and the environment.

Unknown to the general public just a few years ago, PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkylated substances) are now considered to be the cause of the most serious pollution crisis ever known. These ...

PFAS are a class of chemicals widely used in both industry and consumer products. The chemicals enter wastewater through sinks, washing machines, stormwater and industrial processes. Wastewater ...