Hydrophilic direct bonding is currently the most widely used type of direct bonding in the industry, and its fundamental mechanisms have been extensively studied over the past decades. This paper aims ...

The search to find a PFAS-free firefighting foam is relatively new, as a growing body of research illuminates the harmful impact that these chemicals have on humans and the environment.

PFAS at Veolia’s Stanton plant were previously detected at levels as high as 29 parts per trillion on average, according to the company’s 2024 water quality report. Veolia said it’s partnering with ...

It is abundantly clear that PFAS liability is not going away and all parties would do well to gird themselves against unexpected consequences of the regulatory landscape by not only preparing the ...

As many as 22,000 people in the area could be affected by PFAS contamination. The area known as the chemical valley consists of a high concentration of chemical plants near Lyon.

Professor Puglisi explains: ‘We obtained these PFAS-eating bacteria through a process called “enrichment”, which involves growing them in media where they only have PFAS to feed on.

Yorba Linda, Calif., is home to the largest water treatment plant in the country using ion exchange to remove PFAS from its water supply. The plant has been in operation since 2021, and it's been ...

The persistence and water mobility of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have led authorities worldwide to lower regulatory limits to prevent adverse health effects. Removal via adsorption on ...

A teen with high blood pressure is more likely to become an adult with heart disease. Prenatal exposure to PFAS may put kids at greater risk, a new study found.

Industrially, PFAS are used as lubricants, surfactants, wetting agents, in chrome plating, and in fire-fighting foams. The list goes on—PFAS are nearly everywhere. But these benefits come at a cost.

The city of Dubuque is reporting levels of pollutants known as PFAS in residents’ drinking water that exceed federal limits. Sometimes called “forever chemicals,” they only break down under ...