Researchers have developed a way to break down long-lasting PFAS compounds using light

Photo caption: While many chemicals will degrade relatively quickly after they’re disposed of, PFAS can stick around for up to 1,000 years. Photo credit: Lucy Nicholson / Reuters. Article by Arindam Sau, Mihai Popescu, and Xin Liu, PBS News – December 15, 2024. Originally published by The Conversation.

Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, have earned the nickname of forever chemicals from their extraordinary ability to stick around in the environment long after they’ve been used. These synthetic compounds, commonly used in consumer products and industrial applications for their water- and grease-resistant properties, are now found […]

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