When water flows through the material, it snags and traps PFOA molecules, effectively removing the forever chemical. In lab ...

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Pennsylvanians living near the military bases had among the highest average levels of other PFAS compounds among those tested.

Penn materials scientist Shoji Hall and colleagues have found that manipulating the surface of water can allow scientists to ...

High temperatures plus large amounts of rain have contributed to increased algae blooms in area water reservoirs.

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Is It Safe? Zinc chloride is safe when used in small, regulated amounts—such as in dental and hygiene products. However, in concentrated forms, like with mouthwashes, it can be corrosive and toxic if ...

Common ingredients found in commercial cleaners are considered safe by regulators, but some are also irritants, or even toxic ...

A new MOF removes 99% of PFOA — a harmful “forever chemical” — from water in just minutes, while doubling as a real-time ...

Yes, astronauts have to drink water that used to be pee – but their urine is treated extensively, until it is safer to drink ...

Many Pennsylvanians don't know if their well water contains chemicals that can weaken the immune system, increase cancer risk ...

A very important issue for those makeup systems that have clarifiers upfront is that some coagulants and flocculants, if overdosed, can foul RO membranes. Aluminum salts are particularly notorious.