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Showing 1 to 7 of 7 for “"Short-chain PFAS."”.
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Toward improved in vitro models for human health risk assessment : mechanisms of short-chain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) toxicity.
… of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) worldwide. Despite their extensive use in various consumer products, the persistent and toxic nature of PFAS was not fully understood until after their global dissemination. As scientific knowledge advanced and regulatory bodies took action, …
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Matrix Effects on Electrochemical Oxidation of PFAS in Real Wastewater Systems
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are persistent environmental contaminants of increasing global concern due to their chemical stability, mobility, and resistance to degradation in conventional water treatment processes. Electrochemical oxidation has emerged as a promising technique for …
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Geospatial Trends of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Incidence in Private Drinking Water in Virginia
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a class of synthetic organic compounds that are hydrophobic, thermally stable, and resistant to environmental degradation. Widespread industrial and household use has resulted in frequent environmental and drinking water detection, raising concerns …
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Evaluation and implementation of adsorption technologies for the treatment of per and polyfluoroalkyl substances
… by per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS(s)) has recently emerged as a significant problem worldwide. Applications of PFASs in household products, electronics, and firefighting foams has created substantial environmental remediation challenges in the treatment of these highly stable …
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Evaluation of stormwater control measures for the removal and fate of legacy and emerging contaminants
… such as per and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), is essential to prevent sediment recontamination and to support practical and cost-conscious stormwater management. This dissertation assesses the solid and contaminant removal capabilities of multiple SCMs—including biofilters, a hybrid …
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Identification of Metabolic Markers as Potential Early Predictors of PFAS- Induced Immunotoxicity
… known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). They can be found in consumer products such as clothing, food packaging, cookware, cosmetics, carpet, and fire-fighting foam. PFAS are often referred to as “forever chemicals” because they break down very slowly and can accumulate in people, …
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Evaluation and implementation of adsorption technologies for the treatment of per and polyfluoroalkyl substances
… by per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS(s)) has recently emerged as a significant problem worldwide. Applications of PFASs in household products, electronics, and firefighting foams has created substantial environmental remediation challenges in the treatment of these highly stable …