These strong chemical bonds help PFAS resist degradation. We published this ... new method our team has developed uses a purely organic photocatalyst. A photocatalyst is a substance that speeds ...

degradation of long-chain to short-chains). Assess the potential and efficacy of biodegradation and mineralization of short-chain PFAS Perform molecular modeling to discover, detect, and refine ...

“It is a photocatalyst, so if you shine a light on it, that will speed things up,” Foster says. Foster is currently working on developing a PFAS filtration system for homes and small ...

He received a B.S. in Environmental Engineering from Yale University, where he worked on developing electrocatalytic membranes for PFAS degradation in water. Currently, he is studying ultrathin ...

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 ...

The ecological study determined that per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from drinking water through examination of the associations between PFAS in drinking water measured in two waves ...

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.

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 ...

These approximately 23 million people may be consuming these toxic compounds, also known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), in their drinking water, according to the study, published ...

New York has banned the sale of certain new apparel containing PFAS, also known as “forever chemicals”. The law went into effect on Jan. 1, 2025. The new law is meant to protect consumers from ...

These strong chemical bonds help PFAS resist degradation. We published this ... new method our team has developed uses a purely organic photocatalyst. A photocatalyst is a substance that speeds ...