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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Human health risks associated with PFAS exposure are critically reviewed.
December 15, 2020 | Journal of Hazardous Materials
Study evaluated the in vitro effects of exposure to C604, compared with PFOA and PFOS in thyroid cells.
December 14, 2020 | Journal of Endocrinological Investigation
Factory producing PFAS coated paper products was identified as main source of PFAS in a contaminated sediment bed.
December 9, 2020 | Environmental Pollution
PFAS were detected higher in air particle samples in 17 kindergartens. There was a significant difference in PFASs in hair between boys and girls (p<0.05). PFOA was major substance in hair, urine, and drinking water.
December 7, 2020 | Environmental Pollution
Study evaluated different extraction workflows for quantitative analysis of PFAS in soil. PFBA, PFHxA, and PFOA were ubiquitously detected in all soil samples adjacent to a landfill.
December 4, 2020 | Science of The Total Environment