PFAS (forever chemicals)

PFAS, known as "forever chemicals," are a group of man-made chemicals that persist in the environment and can accumulate over time, posing significant health risks to humans and wildlife.

Studies have found that PFAS can affect various bodily systems. Exposure during pregnancy may lead to long-term health impacts on children. Additionally, these chemicals have been detected even in remote locations like Mt. Everest, indicating their widespread environmental presence. Efforts are underway to develop methods for removing PFAS from wastewater using electrochemical approaches.

Connections to other topics such as environmental pollution and reproductive health highlight the broad impact of PFAS exposure. Understanding how microbiological processes can break down these chemicals is another area of interest that links to microbial ecology.

While substantial research exists, more studies are needed to fully understand the long-term effects of PFAS on human health.

Sources

• Fluorocarbons (PFAS)-The Forever Chemicals. (PMID:38404606)
• Biotransforming the "Forever Chemicals": Trends and Insights from Microbiological Studies on PFAS. (PMID:40067878)
• Gestational Exposure to PFAS, the "Forever Chemicals," May Have "Forever" Health Impacts. (PMID:39446466)
• Deposition of PFAS 'forever chemicals' on Mt. Everest. (PMID:33353778)
• Electrochemical-based approaches for the treatment of forever chemicals: Removal of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from wastewater. (PMID:36436638)
• Innovate beyond PFAS. (PMID:37471534)

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