The scientific community’s understanding of the health and environmental effects of PFAS is evolving at a rapid pace. At the same time, researchers are developing new technologies to assess and remediate PFAS contamination. This section provides the latest updates on developments in PFAS-related science and technology.
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This literature review presents active and passive air sampling and analytical methods for characterizing PFAS in indoor and outdoor air.
May 7, 2024 | Chemosphere
This study evaluated the distribution of PFAS in waste streams sent to waste-to-energy plants. The results showed that flue gas treatment can capture some PFAS and transfer them into residues.
April 30, 2024 | Environmental Science & Technology
This study evaluated the sources and fate of 40 PFAS in food waste compost, as well as best management practices for reducing PFAS for compost intended for land application.
April 1, 2024 | Waste Management
This study used graphite intercalated compound (GIC) flakes to adsorb and degrade PFOA through electrochemical oxidation and found that the electrochemical process can potentially break down or transform the PFAS compounds into less harmful substances through oxidation or other reactions.
February 17, 2024 | Environmental Science and Pollution Research
This study investigated metal ion-exchanged zeolites as adsorbents and photocatalysts for PFOA treatment and found that combinations of pre-enrichment and photodegradation processes are promising solutions.
February 15, 2024 | ACS ES&T Engineering