Scientists Discover a Powerful New Way To Destroy Toxic “Forever Chemicals”

Scientists Discover a Powerful New Way To Destroy Toxic “Forever Chemicals”

A new water-treatment technology could offer a breakthrough in the fight against forever chemicals. Scientists have developed a new way to destroy toxic “forever chemicals” in water rather than simply filter them out. During a 58-day experiment, the system removed more than 90% of each of six PFAS compounds and stripped away approximately 83% of [...]

A New Chemical Breaks Down 'Forever' Chemicals Instead of Just Trapping Them

Water filtration usually works by capture: a filter traps a contaminant, effectively moving a pollutant from a stream of water into a concentrated waste pile. For per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), known as "forever chemicals," this is a dead end. These molecules are defined by the carbon-fluorine bond, the strongest in organic chemistry, which creates a dense atomic shield around the carbon chain. Because there is no chemical "handle" …

Lab Tests Eliminate 96% of Forever Chemicals Over 58 Days

PFAS, often referred to as “forever chemicals,” have long been a persistent environmental challenge due to their resistance to degradation and their links to serious health concerns. In a recent breakdown by Two Bit da Vinci, a new method called hydrodefluorination is explored as a potential solution to this issue. Developed at Arizona State University, […]