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forever chemicals
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We proved these ‘forever chemicals’ can last longer than three decades
Ian A. Wright, Western Sydney University; Amy-Marie Gilpin, Western Sydney University, and Katherine Warwick, Western Sydney University The…
Silicone wristbands can help scientists track people’s exposure to pollutants like ‘forever chemicals’
Wearing silicone wristbands that absorb pollutants could help scientists monitor for chemicals in the air. Venier Lab Yaw…
Bacteria attached to charcoal could help keep an infamous ‘forever chemical’ out of waterways
Biochar, which can be made from corn, is a versatile material. Tom Fisk/pexels.com, CC BY David Ramotowski, University…
New coating mimics PFAS with less ‘forever chemical’ risk
Engineers have developed a safer nonstick material using "nanoscale fletching," a breakthrough that drastically reduces reliance on harmful 'forever chemicals.'
We developed a way to use light to dismantle PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ – long-lasting environmental pollutants
PFAS can contaminate the environment – their chemical structure makes them difficult to remove. George Pachantouris/Moment via Getty…