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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Study used concentration data via a high-resolution sampling and analytical protocol to estimate the PFAS mass distribution in source and downgradient areas of a former firefighter training area.
December 3, 2020 | Environmental, Science & Technology
Study shows that high degradation and defluorination efficiency of PFASs could be achieved by photon driven processes such as photolysis, photochemical, photocatalysis and photoreduction.
December 1, 2020 | Heliyon
Short-chain PFAS were found to remain in soils and not diffuse into the water as readily as long-chain counterparts.
December 1, 2020 | Journal of Environmental Engineering
Study investigated, using a maternal-fetal model, the impact of gestational PFOS exposure on the placental structure and nutrient support.
December 1, 2020 | Environmental, Science & Technology
Study quantified 10 PFAS in rainwater at 7 sites in the U.S. Statistical models showed influence of local point sources on PFAS profiles in rain.
November 28, 2020 | Water Research