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

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 ...

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

Credit: Journal of the American Chemical Society (2025). DOI: 10.1021/jacs.5c05588 New catalyst splits C–F bonds: Two boron atoms (green spheres) are embedded in a framework of carbon atoms (black).

It’s known as granular activated carbon, or GAC. Whether deployed in a water treatment plant or the pitcher in your fridge, this highly adsorbent organic material can easily capture water pollutants.

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 ...

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

It’s known as granular activated carbon, or GAC. Whether deployed in a water treatment plant or the pitcher in your fridge, this highly adsorbent organic material can easily capture water pollutants.

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

Because the carbon-fluorine bond is one of the strongest, these chemicals do not degrade easily in the environment," according to the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences.