PFAS – News and Features

Researchers have developed a new method for destroying many types of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) that also recovers their fluorine content for future use. The technique could help make fluorochemistry more sustainable, they say.

This article explores the current understanding of PFAS exposure through drinking water, the methods used to monitor these "forever chemicals” and the strategies being implemented to mitigate their impact on health and the environment.

This article explores the concept of miniaturization in HPLC, highlighting its role in reducing waste, energy use and improving the overall environmental footprint of chromatography.

This article provides an overview of PFAS, including their chemical properties, health effects and regulatory limits. It also explores PFAS detection methods, with a focus on EPA Method 1633, a key analytical tool.

In a longitudinal study of Hispanic mothers, researchers from the Keck School of Medicine of USC found a new way to identify women who face an elevated risk for hypertension but are overlooked by current medical guidelines.

The hazardous chemicals have spread out from agricultural land in the lowlands to the country's Black Forest and Palatinate Forest.

Direct measurement of PFAS-contaminated materials during incineration suggests that these "forever chemicals" could be safely destroyed under proper combustion conditions.

Researchers discovered up to 180 times more PFAS in wading birds’ livers than previously detected. Using a new detection method, they also found high PFAS levels in shellfish, a key food source. The findings suggest hidden sources of contamination.

Researchers have identified a bacterial strain, F11, that can degrade PFAS, including the highly persistent PFOS, and their toxic byproducts. The highlights the potential for using bacteria to remediate PFAS-contaminated environments.

The hefty estimate comes from The Forever Pollution Project, a European research and journalism investigation.