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Bioaccumulation and human exposure of perfluoroalkyl acids (PFAAs) in vegetables from the largest vegetable production base of China
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10 Dec 2019 | Environ Int
PFAS found to bioaccumulate in vegetables leading to increased amounts in preschool-aged children.
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Possible Fluorinated Alternatives of PFOS and PFOA: Ready to Go?
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9 Dec 2019 | Environ Sci Technol.
A scientific opinion piece regarding the analytical techniques, health concerns, and regulatory challenges regarding fluorinated short-chain alternatives as markets move away from long-chain PFAS.
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High trans-placental transfer of perfluoroalkyl substances alternatives in the matched maternal-cord blood serum: Evidence from a birth cohort study
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9 Dec 2019 | Sci. of the Tot. Env.
Short-chain PFAS found to cross the placental barrier at higher rates than long-chain PFAS.
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Distribution of novel and legacy per-/polyfluoroalkyl substances in serum and its associations with two glycemic biomarkers among Chinese adult men and women with normal blood glucose levels
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18 Nov 2019 | Environ Int
6:2 Cl-PFAES was found throughout a Chinese population and was significantly correlated with age.
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Perfluorooctanoic acid and perfluorooctane sulfonate co-exposure induced changes of metabolites and defense pathways in lettuce leaves
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12 Nov 2019 | Environ. Poll.
Lettuce's ability to turn sunshine into food was reduced when exposed to PFOS and PFOA.
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Occurrence and source apportionment of perfluoroalkyl acids (PFAAs) in the atmosphere in China
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12 Nov 2019 | Atmos. Chem. and Phy.
In a nationwide geographical study researchers found seasonal trends in PFAS concentrations, especially in summer months centering around the Henan province.
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Subchronic Effects of Perfluorooctane Sulphonate on the Testicular Morphology and Spermatogenesis in Mice
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31 Oct 2019 | Pak. Jour. of Zoo.
PFOS exposure found to negatively affect male sperm quantity and quality in mice.
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Synthesis, surface properties and cytotoxicity evaluation of nonionic urethane fluorinated surfactants with double short fluoroalkyl chains
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21 Oct 2019 | Jour. of Mol. Liq.
Short-chain PFAS was developed to replace long-chain counterparts.
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Occurrences of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances in tree bark: Interspecies variability related to chain length
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14 Oct 2019 | Sci. of The Tot. Env.
Species-dependent bark accumulation of PFASs was investigated.
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Adsorption behaviour and mechanism of the PFOS substitute OBS (sodium p-perfluorous nonenoxybenzene sulfonate) on activated carbon
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13 Oct 2019 | R Soc Open Sci.
Sodium p-perfluorous nonenoxybenzene sulfonate, an alternative to PFOS, was efficiently removed using activated carbon.
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Superhydrophobic and oleophobic ultra-fine dry chemical agent with higher chemical activity and longer fire-protection
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8 Oct 2019 | Journ. of Haz. Mat.
A new method for preventing the re-ignition of pool fires was developed.
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Perfluorodecanoic acid-induced oxidative stress and DNA damage investigated at the cellular and molecular levels
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30 Sep 2019 | Ecotox. and Envir. Safety
PFDA causes DNA damage by inducing oxidative stress.
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3M to halt production of undisclosed chemicals at Decatur plant
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19 Sep 2019 | to WHNT News 19
3M indicated in a statement to to WHNT News 19: "we have elected to temporarily idle certain manufacturing processes. We will resume these processes as soon as practicable.”
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Isomers of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances and uric acid in adults: Isomers of C8 Health Project in China
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17 Sep 2019 | Environ Int.
Uric acid levels, a predictor of kidney function and health, was found to vary depending on amounts of PFAS.
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Assessing the contribution of atmospheric transport and tourism activities to the occurrence of perfluoroalkyl acids (PFAAs) in an Alpine Nature Reserve
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9 Sep 2019 | Sci. Total Environ.
Ski tourism is a significant source of PFAS contamination in a remote alpine lake in China