Unforeseen risks due to the use of fluorinated materials for per-and polyfluoroalkyl substance removal

By Shuqin Liu, Robert J. Letcher, Miriam L. Diamond, Arlene Blum & Da Chen
Nature
December 30, 2025
DOI: 10.1038/s41467-025-67596-6

Unforeseen Risks Due to the Use of Fluorinated Materials for Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substance Removal 

The escalating regulatory pressures on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in drinking water highlight the critical and expeditious need for advanced PFAS removal technologies. While innovative fluorinated materials are reported to be a promising avenue for PFAS removal by exploiting fluorine-fluorine (F···F) interactions, their production and applications raise potential concerns about perpetuating the "forever chemicals" cycle. 

 

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• ChemicalsPFAS
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• Affected community
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• Monitoring Data
• PFAS Uses