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Water Analysis – News and Features

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Remediation Technique Turns PFAS Waste Into Graphene

Researchers have developed a new PFAS remediation solution that destroys PFAS while turning activated carbon into graphene.
Child holding toy with hole in it.
News

PFAS From Fluorochemical Plant Found in Household Dust

Additionally, the researchers detected high levels of other PFAS not necessarily associated with the fluorochemical plant in over 90% of samples taken from homes.
Coral.
News

Disease Still Threatens Coral Restoration Efforts

While some coral genotypes displayed resistance to either high nutrient levels or disease, none were resistant to both stressors simultaneously.
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TiO2 Nanoparticles Simultaneously Remove Arsenic and Uranium from Groundwater

Scientists have discovered a novel mechanism involving titanium dioxide (TiO₂) nanoparticles that improves the simultaneous removal of arsenic and uranium from contaminated groundwater.
Close-up of water being poured from a pitcher into a glass, highlighting concerns about PFAS contamination in drinking water.
Article

The Forever Chemicals in Our Drinking Water

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.
A runner on an athletics track drinking from a sports water bottle
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Nanotech Blankets Offer New Path To Clean Drinking Water

Researchers have created a nanotech-infused blanket that floats on top of water, harnessing the sun's energy to break down pollutants and make it safe to drink. The nanomats can also be used to generate power.
A scientist collecting a water sample from a lake for PFAS testing.
Article

Testing for PFOS, PFOA and Other Related PFAS Compounds

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.
The Rhine.
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Pesticides Are Leaching Into Germany's Upper Rhine

The hazardous chemicals have spread out from agricultural land in the lowlands to the country's Black Forest and Palatinate Forest.
Under the sea.
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Human Litter Has Reached the Deepest Point in the Mediterranean Sea

Researchers reached the bottom of the trench in a manned submarine, and found rubbish.
A blue recycling bin.
News

New Plastics Recycling Process Uses Only a Simple Catalyst and Air

Researchers have developed a non-toxic, eco-friendly, solvent-free process for recycling PET plastic back into its monomers. The process harnesses moisture from the air and a simple catalyst, and can recover 94% of monomers in just 4 hours.
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