Sunlight-Activated Material Turns PFAS Pollutants Into Fluoride

Technology Networks | August 8, 2025

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"Researchers at the University of Adelaide have developed a sunlight-activated material that can degrade per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in water, breaking down the pollutant into harmless components, including fluoride.

The breakthrough discovery represents a promising low-energy solution for PFAS remediation, with potential applications in water treatment and environmental cleanup.

“PFAS contamination continues to pose a global health risk, and this research represents a critical step toward safer communities and cleaner ecosystems,” says lead researcher Dr Cameron Shearer, from the University of Adelaide."

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• Oceania
• OceaniaAustralia

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• ChemicalsPFAS
• Environment
• Wildlife
• Health
• Monitoring Data
• Disposal