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PFAS – News and Features

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News

Artificial Sweeteners Leave Bitter Taste for the Environment

Increasing levels of artificial sweeteners are accumulating in wastewater, rivers and natural ecosystems. This presents an under-recognised environmental risk, researchers say.
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Article

Your PFAS Questions Answered by Professor Rainer Lohmann

How concerned should we be about PFAS in our drinking water? Professor Rainer Lohmann answers this question and more.
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Article

Transforming the Semiconductor Industry With Advanced Analytics and Sustainability

By leveraging new technologies, such as advanced analytical tools, the semiconductor industry can strengthen its ability to respond to shifting market needs and drive progress as global sales are expected to reach $1 trillion by 2030.
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Article

Innovations in Food Testing Tech: Ensuring Safety From Chemical and Microbial Contaminants

This article explores the latest advancements in food testing and highlights how they are enabling faster, more reliable testing to ensure the safety of the global food supply chain.
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News

Forever Chemicals Linked to Anxiety and Memory Issues in Males

Research finds that exposure to PFHxA, a type of "forever chemical," during early life leads to anxiety and memory deficits in male mice. This raises concerns about the long-term effects of PFAS, even in short-chain variants.
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Industry Insight

Advancing Small Molecule Analysis For PFAS, Drugs and Contamination Detection

Learn how Bruker’s latest innovations are enhancing small molecule analysis for toxicology and environmental analysis.
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News

NSF Awards Its First PFAS-Free Certification to FOODLUBE

The industrial lubricant manufacturer ROCOL has become the first company in the world to receive a PFAS-free certification from NSF International.
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News

PFAS Hotspot Found in Glasgow River

Rivers across all four nations of the UK are contaminated with a type of forever chemical, according to a new study.
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News

Exposure to “Forever Chemicals” Before Birth May Raise Blood Pressure During Teen Years

Exposure to PFAS before birth is linked to higher systolic blood pressure in children, especially during their adolescent years, a new study has found.
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News

Iron Powder More Effective Than Activated Carbon for PFAS Removal

Most water filters use activated carbon to remove "forever chemicals" – such as PFOS (perfluorooctane sulfonate) – from water. New research suggests that iron powder may be up to 26 times more effective for this purpose.
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