Fluorochemicals have raised global concern owing to their ubiquitous occurrence and the recalcitrance imparted by C−F bonds. Defluorination is challenging but imperative to address the pollution ...

Fluoroarene (FA) derivatives are persistent pollutants in wastewater than can cause ecological risk. The cleavage of C-F bonds and mineralization of intermediates are two challenges for elimination of ...

Perfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs), a large class of synthetic chemicals, are valued for their ability to withstand heat, ...

Tiny organic molecules could become powerful allies in the fight against “forever chemicals,” according to a new study that dramatically boosts the breakdown of a notorious PFAS pollutant in water.

An environmental engineering team has discovered that specific bacterial species can cleave the strong fluorine-to-carbon bond certain kinds of 'forever chemical' water pollutants, offering promise ...

Engineers now report selective breakdown of a particularly stubborn class of PFAS called fluorinated carboxylic acids (FCAs) by common microorganisms. Under anaerobic conditions, a carbon-carbon ...

Researchers at Ritsumeikan University demonstrate zinc oxide nanocrystals' effectiveness in defluorinating PFAS, addressing ...

In a study published in the journal Angewandte Chemie International Edition, Ritsumeikan University researchers described a photocatalytic process that converts PFAS and other fluorinated polymers ...

A room-temperature method to decompose perfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) using visible LED light offers a promising solution for sustainable fluorine recycling and PFAS treatment. Researchers at ...

Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) is a synthetic fluorine-based polymer with a wide range of applications, including non-stick cookware production and electrical and optical fiber cable coating, owing to ...