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3D-Printed Ceramic Ink Removes “Forever Chemicals” From Water
Engineers have invented a new way to remove health-harming "forever chemicals" from water – using 3D printing.
Known as forever chemicals due to the incredibly long time they take to break down – in some cases over 1,000 years – PFAS are man-made and known for causing health issues including harms to reproductive, developmental, cardiovascular systems, and in increasing likelihood of diabetes. Sources of PFAS include domestic products, often with water-repellent properties, such as non-stick pans, raincoats, paints, fabrics and firefighting foams. Subscribe for FREE While legislators around the world, particularly in the US and EU, have brought in some rules on acceptable levels of PFAS and similar chemicals in drinking water, the researchers say further legislation is likely as the scale of health threats comes into clearer focus.Co-author Professor Davide Mattia adds: “Currently, these chemicals are not strongly regulated in the UK in drinking water, but there are guidelines, and we expect changes in policy quite soon.
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