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 study investigates the thermal decomposition and PFAS precursor retention of spent lithium-ion batteries.
August 5, 2025 | Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research
This study analyzes PFAS content in reusable feminine hygiene products.
July 22, 2025 | Environmental Science & Technology Letters
This review examines the migration of PFAS from plastic food packaging into food substances. The study finds that migration rates are affected by temperature, exposure time, and food composition.
July 17, 2025 | Reviews on Environmental Health
This study examines the effectiveness of activated carbon and groundcover in mitigating PFAS migration from soil.
June 10, 2025 | Science of the Total Environment
This study evaluates the performance of lower-toxicity, biodegradable co-foaming agents, such as a naturally derived zwitterionic surfactant derived from shea butter, on removal of both long-chain and short-chain PFAS compounds.
April 28, 2025 | Journal of Hazardous Materials