PFAS, a group of human-made chemicals found in a wide range of products, have been found in soil at sites in Hay River, Fort ...

Leading chemists have warned against efforts to narrow the scientific definition of PFAS. In a statement published by the ...

CHENNAI: Chennai’s water bodies may be contaminated with Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS), also known as ...

One or more “forever chemicals” have been found in South Elgin’s groundwater supply by the Illinois Environmental Protection ...

A new treatment approach to remediation developed by H2Plus targets PFAS bonds specifically to provide more comprehensive ...

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An Italian court on Thursday sentenced executives at a chemical plant to jail terms of up to 17 years for polluting water ...

The strong chemical bond between carbon and fluorine in these molecules makes PFAS difficult to biodegrade in the environment, hence the term "forever chemicals." PFAS are a highly heterogeneous ...

Furthermore, the compact size of the fluorine atom allows for effective shielding of the carbon backbone. This combination of high bond strength (approximately 485 kJ/mol), significant polarity, and ...

The key to PFAS' effectiveness—and their environmental persistence—lies in their extremely stable molecular structure, especially the carbon–fluorine (C–F) bonds.

PFAS contain strong carbon-fluorine bonds, which make them hard to destroy. The process of heating them typically causes incomplete breakdown, creating products of incomplete destruction, or PIDs.

Climate Solutions The most promising ways to destroy ‘forever chemicals’ Researchers are seeking a breakthrough on how to get rid of PFAS, which have been found in drinking water, food ...