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Nontargeted mass-spectral detection of chloroperfluoropolyether carboxylates in New Jersey soils
Science
10 Jun 2020 | Science
The historical legacy-PFAS fingerprint for sources in New Jersey was developed.
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A pilot study of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in automotive lubricant oils from the United States
Science
10 Jun 2020 | Env. Tech. & Inn.
Long-chain PFAS found lubricant/engine oils.
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Per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) current status and research needs
Science
10 Jun 2020 | Environ. Tech. & Inn.
This paper is intended to capture the shared information, comments, and current thinking related to PFAS challenges and research needs as identified by the group of expert participants; the write up is not intended to be a complete dissertation on the science and work that has been carried out.
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Photochemical transformation of perfluoroalkyl acid precursors in water using engineered nanomaterials
Science
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.
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Perfluorinated compounds are not necessary: pegylated organosilanes can endow good water sliding/removal properties
Science
10 Jun 2020 | J. Hazard. Mater.
PFAS alternatives using silanes gave water-repellent qualities to surfaces.
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Foam Transition: Is it as simple as "foam out/foam in"?
News
5 Jun 2020 | The Catalyst
As an increasing number of drinking water supplies are discovered to be impacted with PFASs above levels deemed to be safe, numerous impacted communities are instigating litigation against end users and manufacturers of aqueous film forming foams and fluoroprotein foams.
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Suitability of Remediated PFAS-Affected Soil in Cement Pastes and Mortars
Science
3 Jun 2020 | Sustain.
PFAS remediated soil was found to be an adequate additive in concrete and cementitious applications, such as roads.
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Developing field device to detect PFAS contamination
News
3 Jun 2020 | News Wise
Potentially harmful man-made chemicals used in firefighting foam and consumer products have contaminated groundwater and even private wells near military, industrial and disposal sites across the country—including Joe Foss Field and Ellsworth Air Force Base in South Dakota.
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Prevalence of Per- And Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFASs) in Drinking and Source Water From Two Asian Countries
Science
2 Jun 2020 | Chemosphere
Short-chain PFAS was detected in prepackaged and re-fill station water.
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[Science Selection] PFAS in Food Packaging: A Hot, Greasy Exposure
Science
2 Jun 2020 | EHP
Recent scientific publications regarding PFAS in food contact materials are discussed.
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With $3 billion PFAS cleanup price tag looming, Pentagon looks to industry for ideas
News
2 Jun 2020 | Phys.org
Staring down a $3 billion—and growing—tab to clean up water sources at military installations across the country that are contaminated with cancer-causing chemicals linked to firefighting foam, the Defense Department is now in discussions with private companies about potential cleanup solutions that might reduce the cost.
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Estimating Environmental Hazard and Risks from Exposure to Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS): Outcome of a SETAC Focused Topic Meeting
Science
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.
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EPA failed to monitor GenX chemical for eight years
News
28 May 2020 | The Fayetteville Observer
The EPA’s regional office wasn’t told it was supposed to inspect the Chemours Fayetteville Works plant until the StarNews in Wilmington reported there was GenX in the Cape Fear River.
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Synergistic Effect of Sodium p-Perfluorononenyloxy benzenesulfonate and Alkanolamide Compounding System Used as Cleanup Additive in Hydraulic Fracturing
Science
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.
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Denmark moves forward with ban on PFAS in food contact materials
Policy
28 May 2020
Denmark's Minister for Food, Agriculture, and Fisheries confirmed that the country's upcoming ban on PFAS in food contact materials will proceed as scheduled, starting on July 1, 2020.