Characterization of PFAS Air Emissions from Thermal Application of Fluoropolymer Dispersions on Fabrics
27 Mar 2023 | J Air Waste Manag Assoc
This study reported nontargeted PFAS emission characterization, real-time analyses, and the quantification of 30 volatile targets PFAS from the thermal application of fluoropolymers on fabrics.
Association between early-childhood exposure to perfluoroalkyl substances and ADHD symptoms: A prospective cohort study
25 Mar 2023 | Sci. Total Environ.
Toddlers exposed to moderate levels of PFAS had a higher likelihood of exhibiting ADHD traits at eight years of age.
PFAS: forever chemicals—persistent, bioaccumulative and mobile. Reviewing the status and the need for their phase out and remediation of contaminated sites
23 Mar 2023 | ESEU
The authors of this review conclude that substituting individual PFAS recognized as hazardous with other possibly equally hazardous PFAS with virtually unknown chronic toxicity should not be a solution.
A review of cardiovascular effects and underlying mechanisms of legacy and emerging per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)
22 Mar 2023 | Arch Toxicol
Various emerging alternatives to legacy PFAS also play increasingly prominent toxic roles in heart and circulation health that are milder, similar to, or more severe than legacy PFAS.
The unheeded inherent connections and overlap between microplastics and poly-and perfluoroalkyl substances: A comprehensive review
22 Mar 2023 | Sci. Total Environ.
The combined toxicity of microplastics and PFAS usually results in greater health harm, with some compounds being recognized as both microplastics and PFAS.
Per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances: using comparative medicine to understand exposure and adverse health outcomes in people and their pets
22 Mar 2023 | AVMA
Research suggests that soon the tools to effectively use dogs and cats as predictors of human exposure to PFAS will be available, ultimately protecting the lives of children and animals who live in the same household.
Assessing the environmental occurrence of the anthropogenic contaminant trifluoroacetic acid (TFA)
17 Mar 2023 | Curr. Opin. Green Sustain. Chem.
This review summarizes current knowledge on trifluoroacetic acid, most notably its substantial increases in environmental samples over the past few decades.
Birth Outcomes in Relation to Prenatal Exposure to Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances and Stress in the Environmental Influences on Child Health Outcomes (ECHO) Program
15 Mar 2023 | Environ Health Perspect
High levels of exposure to PFOA, PFOS, PFNA, and PFHxS were associated with lower birthweights in a large multi-cohort study.
The association of perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) exposure and kidney function in Korean adolescents using data from Korean National Environmental Health Survey (KoNEHS) cycle 4 (2018-2020): a cross-sectional study
15 Mar 2023 | Ann Occup Environ Med
Increased PFAS concentration was correlated with lower kidney function in high school students.
Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA) Incorporated into Iron Particles Promoted the Formation of Disinfection Byproducts under Drinking Water Conditions
14 Mar 2023 | Environ Sci Technol
PFOA may interact with iron pipes to increase the formation of potentially hazardous chemicals in drinking water.
Evaluating Neutral PFAS for Potential Dermal Absorption from the Gas Phase
14 Mar 2023 | Environ Sci Technol
11 occupationally-relevant PFAS were estimated to be absorbed into the body more efficiently through dermal absorption than inhalation, suggesting that PFAS dermal absorption from the gas phase may need to be included in PFAS exposure guidelines.
Current per- and polyfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS) research points to a growing threat in animals
13 Mar 2023 | J Am Vet Med Assoc
Given the widespread PFAS exposure in livestock as well as pets, this review summarizes the current literature on PFAS in animals and discusses the implications for veterinary patients.
Ecotoxicity Evaluation of Fire-Extinguishing Water from Large-Scale Battery and Battery Electric Vehicle Fire Tests
13 Mar 2023 | Environ Sci Technol
The extinguishing water from vehicle fire tests found to be very toxic due to metals, PAHs, PFAS, and more, with most PFAS originating from the electric vehicle battery compared to the vehicle itself or conventional fuel.
Positive outcomes from U.S. lead regulations, continued challenges, and lessons learned for regulating emerging contaminants
10 Mar 2023 | Environ Sci Pollut Res Int
More proactive planning, communication, and research of common and persistent emerging contaminants of concern (i.e., PFAS) should be prioritized so that the same mistakes are not repeated.
Sex-Specific Bioaccumulation, Maternal Transfer, and Tissue Distribution of Legacy and Emerging Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances in Snakes () and the Impact of Pregnancy.
7 Mar 2023 | Environ Sci Technol
Significant differences in PFAS concentrations and chemical compositions were found in pregnant females than in males and non-pregnant females, likely due to physiological changes during pregnancy.