Novel carbon-based materials to remove hazardous 'forever chemicals' in water

Novel carbon-based materials to remove hazardous 'forever chemicals' in water

New research has emerged on the development of a novel membrane distillation system and an adsorbent (a substance that can trap chemicals on its surface) for the removal of hazardous perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). Scientists utilized carbon-based materials to successfully remove PFAS from water. This innovative approach could contribute to sustainable purification technologies in the future.

Patagonia's Path To Removing Forever Chemicals

PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, resist grease, oil, water, and heat. They’re used in a lot of outdoor gear to create waterproofing. Unfortunately they’ve been associated with serious health effects, and they’ve been shown to affect nearby watersheds during the production process. Due to their negative health affects, Patagonia has moved to remove these “forever chemicals” from their gear. The process has been ongoing for the past 1…