Converting PFAS 'forever chemicals' into valuable compounds. ScienceDaily . Retrieved May 30, 2025 from www.sciencedaily.com / releases / 2023 / 11 / 231114143927.htm ...

The prevalence of the various per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) — compounds that are notoriously difficult to break down — in the water supply is causing global concern.

PFAS compounds are a large family of synthetic organic substances first produced in the late 1930s. ... a visual representation of the airport site that summarizes available information about its ...

Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl chemicals, known as PFAS, consist of more than 12,000 chemical compounds that are used in consumer products.

Long-lasting environmental pollutants known as PFAS, or "forever chemicals," can remain in the environment for up to 1,000 years after being used. A team of researchers has developed a chemical ...

While concern about PFAS compounds, also known as “forever chemicals” because they break down very slowly, has largely focused on people, the pollutants have also been detected in wildlife.

These genes, some involved in processes vital for neuronal health, were found to be consistently affected by PFAS exposure, ...

PFAS covers a broad range of chemical compounds widely used for their oil- and water-repellent characteristics. The California-based nonprofit Green Science Policy Institute estimates that there ...

Researchers have linked exposure to some PFAS compounds to serious health conditions. Two of the primary compounds of concern, PFOA and PFOS, pose a host of potential risks, particularly to ...

PFAS-free synthesis of fluorinated pharmaceutical and agrochemical compounds. ScienceDaily . Retrieved May 29, 2025 from www.sciencedaily.com / releases / 2024 / 08 / 240829140831.htm ...

Pennsylvania’s Environmental Quality Board on Thursday voted 15-3 in favor of a Department of Environmental Protection proposal to establish limits on two of the toxic class of chemicals known as PFAS ...