Occurrence of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) in wastewater of major cities across China in 2014 and 2016
4 May 2021 | Chemosphere
Population density and per capita gross domestic product have positive correlations with the concentration of PFBA, PFOA, PFHxA, and total-PFAS in wastewater.
Interference of C6O4 on platelet aggregation pathways: Cues on the new-generation of perfluoro-alkyl substance
4 May 2021 | Environ Int
A PFAS alternative, C6O4, was associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular events.
Immunotoxicity of Per-and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances: Insights into Short-Chain PFAS Exposure
3 May 2021 | Toxics
Understudied PFAS have toxicological potential but require additional investigation across endpoints and species, including humans, to understand health effects via drinking water exposure.
Towards a Long-Chain Perfluoroalkyl Replacement: Water and Oil Repellent Perfluoropolyether-Based Polyurethane Oligomers
3 May 2021 | Polymers (Basel)
A short-chain PFAS was developed to replace legacy chemicals without losing functionality.
Processes & Considerations for Setting State PFAS Standards
29 Apr 2021 | ECOS
This paper outlines ECOS’ findings on state efforts and considerations for future regulatory activities on PFAS.
Bioactivity Profiling of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Identifies Potential Toxicity Pathways Related to Molecular Structure
28 Apr 2021 | Toxicology
Using 142 PFAS, key structural features were associated with receptor activity which can inform the design of new structures devoid of biological activity.
Systemic PFOS and PFOA exposure and disturbed lipid homeostasis in humans: what do we know and what not?
27 Apr 2021 | Crt. Rev. Tox.
This paper aims to present the main issues regarding the modulation of lipid homeostasis by the two most common PFASs, PFOS and PFOA, with emphasis on the underlying mechanisms relevant for humans.
Total and class-specific analysis of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in environmental samples using nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy
27 Apr 2021 | J Haz. Mat. L.
This paper presents 19F-NMR reference spectra for 34 PFAS and discusses the complementarity of this method with other approaches for the total and class-specific analysis of PFAS.
Review on plant uptake of PFOS and PFOA for environmental cleanup: potential and implications
27 Apr 2021 | Environ Sci Pollut Res Int
This review provides an overview of current studies on plant uptake of PFOS and PFOA from the perspective of phytoremediation.
Thermal Regeneration of Spent Granular Activated Carbon Presents an Opportunity to Break the Forever PFAS Cycle
27 Apr 2021 | Environ Sci Technol
This comprehensive review evaluates the past two decades of research on conventional thermal regeneration of activated carbon and critically analyzes and summarizes the literature on regeneration of PFAS-laden activated carbon.
Atmospheric Fate of a New Polyfluoroalkyl Building Block, CFOCHFCFSCHCHOH
27 Apr 2021 | Environ Sci Technol
The kinetics and degradation pathway of a novel PFAS, FESOH, was investigated.
Life-course exposure to perfluoroalkyl substances in relation to markers of glucose homeostasis in early adulthood
27 Apr 2021 | J Clin Endocrinol Metab
PFOS exposure was associated with decreased insulin sensitivity.
Gestational exposure to perfluoroalkyl substances and congenital heart defects: A nested case-control pilot study
27 Apr 2021 | Environ Int
Gestational exposure to linear PFAS was found to be associated with cardiac deformities.
Perfluorooctane sulfonate decreases the performance of a sequencing batch reactor system and changes the sludge microbial community
27 Apr 2021 | Chemosphere
Sequencing batch reactor wastewater treatment systems were found not to be suitable for PFOS removal, which should be addressed during pretreatment.
Perfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) in the Ugandan waters of Lake Victoria: Spatial distribution, catchment release and public exposure risk via municipal water consumption
27 Apr 2021 | Sci Total Environ
PFAS were likely recycled from the industrially contaminated water and into municipal drinking water.