Chemists develop sustainable method to remove 'forever chemicals' from water (phys.org)

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Perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are highly versatile chemicals. These fluorine-containing organic molecules are the reason why rain drops simply slide off outdoor jackets. They are used in the greaseproof coating of paper food packaging and are key ingredients in fire-extinguisher foams and the protective gear worn by firefighters. PFAS were first introduced in the 1940s and since then, the number of products and areas in which they are used has grown astronomically.

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[-] [email protected] 5 points 2 years ago

special shoutout to my guy science, who loves solving issues that he himself made.

[-] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago

Some scientists create problems, others solve them.

[-] [email protected] 3 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

Not so forever anymore

[-] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago

It required a little bit of electricity, shocking.

[-] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago

and just like a million other great inventions, we will never use it :) (though we should)

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