Perfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs), a large class of synthetic chemicals, are valued for their ability to withstand heat, water, and oil. These materials are used in the production of everyday as well ...

Perfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs), a large class of synthetic chemicals, are valued for their ability to withstand heat, ...

Tiny organic molecules could become powerful allies in the fight against “forever chemicals,” according to a new study that dramatically boosts the breakdown of a notorious PFAS pollutant in water.

1 Department of Civil Engineering, Laboratoire des Sciences et Technologies de l’Eau et de l’Environnement, Ecole Polytechnique, Thies, Senegal. 2 Department of Geotechnical, UFR Sciences de ...

Researchers from Japanese and Spanish universities have developed an eco-friendly novel method to recover Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), also called Teflon, which is used in solar panel manufacturing ...

Among the major synthetic chemicals, Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are extensively used to produce many consumer products. However, these chemicals are non-degradable, making them a ...

The origin of PFAs for use in various industries and products dates back to the 1940s. PFAs are highly resistant to grease, oil, high temperatures, and water, making them a viable substance for ...

Polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are found in drinking water, soil, food packaging, and—alarmingly—even the bloodstream of people around the world. These synthetic chemicals don’t easily break down ...

Researchers from the University of Technology Sydney and startup Infinite Water International developed catalytic technology that breaks down hydrogen peroxide and triazole, two chemicals used in ...

Scientists want to be able to easily add fluorines to pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals because F-containing groups can help the molecules slip through cell membranes to where they are needed.