Chemistry, abundance, detection and treatment of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in water: a review

Mostafa Dadashi Firouzjaei; Ehsan Zolghadr; Shahin Ahmadalipour; Nastaran Taghvaei; Farhad Akbari Afkhami; Siamak Nejati; Mark A. Elliott

doi:10.1007/s10311-021-01340-6

Chemistry, abundance, detection and treatment of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in water: a review

Mostafa Dadashi Firouzjaei, Ehsan Zolghadr, Shahin Ahmadalipour, Nastaran Taghvaei, Farhad Akbari Afkhami, Siamak Nejati, Mark A. Elliott

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Abstract

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) encompass a wide range of compounds containing carbon–fluorine bonds. Due the strength of this bond and the high electronegativity of fluorine atoms, PFAS display stability, wettability and other characteristics that are unique for industrial applications and products. However, PFAS induce adverse effects on the environment and human health. Here we review the chemistry, synthesis, properties, analysis, occurrence in water, filtration, removal and oxydation of PFAS. We highlight emerging hybrid treatments to remove PFAS from water.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	661-679
Number of pages	19
Journal	Environmental Chemistry Letters
Volume	20
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/s10311-021-01340-6
State	Published - Feb 2022

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Analytical
Environment
Health
Hybrid treatment
PFAS
Synthesis

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