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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In this review, extra consideration is given to novel advanced techniques for wide array of PFAS classes including short chain PFAS removal, and compare their efficiencies, effectiveness, energy use, sustainability, cost, and simplicity in laboratory scale to field applications.
January 28, 2021 | Journal of Environmental Management
Results suggest PFAS exposure may increase susceptibility to and foster the clustering of persistent infections, particularly among adolescents.
January 27, 2021 | Environmental Pollution
This review focuses on perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAAs) and compiles information from terrestrial livestock and game species as a source of dietary exposure in humans, and discusses toxicokinetics and health effects in animals, while identifying future focus areas.
January 26, 2021 | Science of the Total Environment
Study found an association between PFOS and the overall risk of infectious disease, and between PFOS and PFOA exposures and the risk of lower respiratory tract infections.
January 25, 2021 | Environment International
This novel detection system represents a synthetic biology approach to more efficiently detect PFAS in contaminated samples. With further refinement and modifications, a similar system could be readily deployed in the field around the world to detect this critical pollutant.
January 25, 2021 | Military Medicine