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Researchers at Northwestern University developed a process to break down two major classes of PFAS compounds into benign end products using low temperatures and common reagents. The technique could be a powerful solution for disposing of these harmful chemicals linked to various health effects in humans, livestock, and the environment.
Coverage from 2 institutions
- ‘Forever chemicals’ destroyed by simple new method Northwestern University · Aug 18, 2022 · first to report
- *Free* New, low-temperature approach to degrading perfluorocarboxylic acid “forever chemicals” American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) · Aug 18, 2022