eBook: PFAS in Our Environment: Exploring Effects, Widespread Contamination, and Detection Methods
Published by: Wiley | Last updated: December 2023
Overview
Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS), a family of more than 4,700 chemical molecules, are known for their non-stick and waterproof properties. These versatile compounds find their application in a variety of industries, including cosmetics, textiles, and automobiles. PFAS exhibit remarkable resistance to degradation, which has led to their pervasive distribution in the environment and consequent human exposure. The effects of such exposure are far-reaching, including adverse effects on fertility, developmental abnormalities, cholesterol levels, immune function, and an increased risk of certain cancers. In addition to their toxicological effects, PFAS have become a global concern as regulators and researchers strive to understand the extent of their impact and develop effective methods for detection and mitigation.
This collection of articles brings together research on the contamination and effects of PFAS in air, soil, and water, shedding light on the complex challenges posed by these persistent substances in our environment. Overall, this collection of articles seeks to advance researchers' knowledge of the dynamics, effects, and detection of PFAS.
- Document type: eBook
- Page count: 21
- Read time: 36 minutes
Article Collection:
- Occupational exposures to airborne per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) – A Review
- Analysis of a Passive Sampling Device to Assess the Behavior of Per‐ and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances in Sediments
- A geospatial and binomial logistic regression model to prioritize sampling for per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances in public water systems
- PFAS - the "Forever Chemicals"
This Resource is Designed for:
- Any Chemical or Analytical Lab Interested in or Conducting PFAS Testing
- Lab Researchers and Lab Technicians from
- Environment Research
- Public Health
- Academia
- Pharmaceutical Company
- Policy Makers
- Environmental Scientists
- Regulatory Agencies
- Water Treatment and Utility Companies
- Industries Implementing PFAS Study
Applications Supported:
- Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)
- Ultrapure Water
- ASTM Type I Water
- Arium® Mini Ultrapure Lab Water System
- Cubis® II Lab Balances
- Minisart® With Acrylic-based MBS Housing
- Minisart® With Glass Fibre Prefilter
- Tacta® Mechanical Pipettes
Figure 1. Cover of eBook.
