Reducing the use of PFAS, these “eternal pollutants”, is possible: alternatives exist

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Reducing the use of PFAS, these “eternal pollutants”, is possible: alternatives exist

The Supsi polymer materials engineering laboratory in Lugano has been developing water-repellent, hydrophilic, oleophobic and biocidal solutions for ten years. These are able to replace products containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, these eternal pollutantsReplace the use of “eternal pollutants”, these per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly called PFAS, which are found everywhere: in waterproof fabrics, construction materials, c…