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Chemists Use Light To Break Down PFAS at Room Temperature | Chemists have illustrated how an LED light-based photocatalytic system can break the carbon-fluorine bonds in PFAS.
Chemists have illustrated how an LED light-based photocatalytic system can break the carbon-fluorine bonds in PFAS at room temperature.
Researchers at Colorado State University have found a new approach for breaking down PFAS – a group of human-made “forever” chemicals commonly used for their water-resistant properties that can carry health risks from long-term exposure. In a paper published today in Nature, CSU researchers showcase an effective LED light-based photocatalytic system that can be used at room temperature to break down those key carbon-fluorine bonds. Subscribe for FREE Miyake said complimentary expertise across those teams led to this high-impact interdisciplinary research finding.“Our approach is a fundamental advancement in organic synthesis that achieves activation of these challenging carbon-fluorine bonds across a variety of situations,” he said.
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