Associations of Perfluoroalkyl Substances with Incident Natural Menopause: the Study of Women's Health Across the Nation
10 Jun 2020 | J. Clin. Endocrinol. Metab.
PFAS serum concentrations are associated with early-onset menopause.
Photochemical transformation of perfluoroalkyl acid precursors in water using engineered nanomaterials
10 Jun 2020 | Water Res.
Nano-additives used in packaging and products were found to degrade PFAS precursors into PFOA and PFOS in association with sunlight.
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in blood plasma - Results of the German Environmental Survey for children and adolescents 2014-2017 (GerES V)
10 Jun 2020 | Int J Hyg Environ Health
Children's exposure levels of PFOA and PFOS were found to still be significant even after the phase-out of these chemicals in commerce.
Perfluorinated compounds are not necessary: pegylated organosilanes can endow good water sliding/removal properties
10 Jun 2020 | J. Hazard. Mater.
PFAS alternatives using silanes gave water-repellent qualities to surfaces.
Does Low Maternal Exposure to Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances Elevate the Risk of Spontaneous Preterm Birth? A Nested Case-Control Study in China
8 Jun 2020 | Environ. Sci. Technol.
Maternal exposure to the determined low levels of PFAS may lead to inflammation and possible developmental effects in fetuses and newborns.
Suitability of Remediated PFAS-Affected Soil in Cement Pastes and Mortars
3 Jun 2020 | Sustain.
PFAS remediated soil was found to be an adequate additive in concrete and cementitious applications, such as roads.
Prevalence of Per- And Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFASs) in Drinking and Source Water From Two Asian Countries
2 Jun 2020 | Chemosphere
Short-chain PFAS was detected in prepackaged and re-fill station water.
Multi-year atmospheric concentrations of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) at a background site in central Europe
2 Jun 2020 | Env. Poll.
Significant increases in air concentration were found for PFHpA, PFTrDA, PFDS, MeFOSA, and EtFOSA from 2012-2014.
[Science Selection] PFAS in Food Packaging: A Hot, Greasy Exposure
2 Jun 2020 | EHP
Recent scientific publications regarding PFAS in food contact materials are discussed.
Determination of transformation products of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances at trace levels in agricultural plants
2 Jun 2020 | J. Chrom A
Plant samples from contaminated fields contained intermediate transformation products with the highest concentrations in the leafy portions of the plant.
The Effects of Soil Organic Carbon Content on Plant Uptake of Soil PFAAs and its Potential Regulatory Implications
2 Jun 2020 | Environ. Toxicol. Chem.
Modeling shows that the bioconcentration of PFAS in crops surpasses USEPA PFAS reference limits, indicating potential health harm.
Evidence of Air Dispersion: HFPO-DA and PFOA in Ohio and West Virginia Surface Water and Soil near a Fluoropolymer Production Facility
2 Jun 2020 | Environ. Sci. Technol.
Downwind atmospheric transport of PFAS was found to expand the boundary of contaminated areas significantly.
Estimating Environmental Hazard and Risks from Exposure to Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS): Outcome of a SETAC Focused Topic Meeting
2 Jun 2020 | Environ. Toxicol. Chem.
A SETAC Focus Topic Meeting and workshop entitled Environmental Risk Assessment of PFAS convened 12-15 August 2019 in Durham, North Carolina, and brought together experts from around the globe to highlight recent advances in research pertinent to evaluating environmental and human health risks from exposures of PFAS.
Subsurface transport potential of perfluoroalkyl acids (PFAAs): Column experiments and modeling
1 Jun 2020 | J. Cont. Hyd.
Models incorporating mass transfer coefficients led to improved prediction of PFAS breakthrough.
Synergistic Effect of Sodium p-Perfluorononenyloxy benzenesulfonate and Alkanolamide Compounding System Used as Cleanup Additive in Hydraulic Fracturing
28 May 2020 | Ene & Fuels
PFAS found to lower interfacial tension of the residual fluid, allowing for better cleanup of fluids used in hydraulic fracking for oil and natural gas.