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Phytoremediation prospects of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances: A review

Environmental Research, 2022
Extensive use of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) in various industrial activities and daily-life products has made them ubiquitous contaminants in soil and water. PFAS-contaminated soil acts as a long-term source of pollution to the adjacent surface water bodies, groundwater, soil microorganisms, and soil invertebrates.
Sonia Mayakaduwage, Anusha Ekanayake, Sudarshan Kurwadkar, Anushka Upamali Rajapaksha, Meththika Vithanage   +4 more
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Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in Street Sweepings

Environmental Science & Technology, 2021
One hundred and seventeen street sweeping samples were collected and analyzed for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). Fifty-six samples were collected in one city (Gainesville, Florida) allowing for an in-depth city-wide characterization. Street sweepings from five other urban areas, (Orlando, n = 15; Key West, n = 15; Pensacola, n = 12; Tampa,
Atiye Ahmadireskety, Bianca F. Da Silva, Nicole M. Robey, Thomas E. Douglas, Joe Aufmuth, Helena M. Solo-Gabriele, Richard A. Yost, Timothy G. Townsend, John A. Bowden   +8 more
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Themed issues on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances

Environmental Science: Processes & Impacts, 2019
Guest editors Lutz Ahrens, Jonathan Benskin, Ian Cousins, Michelle Crimi and Christopher Higgins introduce the “Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs)” themed issue.
Lutz Ahrens, Jonathan P. Benskin, Ian T. Cousins, Michelle Crimi, Christopher P. Higgins   +4 more
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Occurrence and Risks of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances in Shellfish

Current Environmental Health Reports, 2022
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a diverse class of persistent, fluorinated surfactants used widely in industrial and commercial applications with known adverse health effects. Seafood consumption is thought to be an underappreciated source of PFAS exposure in the general population.
Nathan G. Giffard, Saige A. Gitlin, Marta Rardin, Jonathan M. Petali, Celia Y. Chen, Megan E. Romano   +5 more
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Uptake and accumulation of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in plants

Chemosphere, 2020
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) are a class of persistent organic contaminants that are ubiquitous in the environment and have been found to be accumulated in agricultural products. Consumption of PFAS-contaminated agricultural products represents a feasible pathway for the trophic transfer of these toxic chemicals along food chains/webs ...
Wenfeng, Wang, Geoff, Rhodes, Jing, Ge, Xiangyang, Yu, Hui, Li   +4 more
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Reproductive toxicity of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances

Environmental Toxicology and Pharmacology
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are synthetic fluorinated compounds known for their persistence in the environment and widespread presence in consumer products. Human exposure occurs through multiple routes, leading to bioaccumulation in various tissues and significant health concerns, particularly reproductive toxicity.
Robinson Ajana, Dominik Rachoń, Grażyna Gałęzowska   +2 more
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Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances: An Emerging Contaminant of Concern

Annual Review of Nursing Research, 2019
Concerns about the health impacts from per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) continue to grow as the science continues to emerge associating this chemical family with a wide range of health impacts. PFAS exposure may affect growth, learning, and behavior of infants and older children, and also impact reproductive health, cardiovascular health, and
Laura, Anderko, Emma, Pennea, Stephanie, Chalupka   +2 more
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Biota-Sediment Accumulation Factors for Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances

Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, 2022
Abstract Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are widely used in commercial products such textiles, firefighting foams, and surface coatings across the globe and some PFAS are known to be bioaccumulative in aquatic species. The ultimate sink for numerous anthropogenic chemicals is the sediments in lakes, rivers, and oceans.
Lawrence P. Burkhard, Lauren K. Votava
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Per‐ and polyfluoroalkyl substances and their alternatives in paper food packaging

Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety, 2021
Abstract Per‐ and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have been used in food contact paper and paperboard for decades due to their unique ability to provide both moisture and oil/grease resistance. Once thought to be innocuous, it is now clear that long chain PFAS bioaccumulate and are linked to reproductive and developmental ...
Gregory Glenn, Randal Shogren, Xing Jin, William Orts, William Hart‐Cooper, Lauren Olson   +5 more
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Electrochemical detection of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances: A review

Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces
Per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) are recognised for their environmental persistence and bioaccumulation, necessitating a dependable detection technology. Traditional methods examine multiple facets. Electrochemical sensors represent a preferable alternative due to their reliability, real-time detection capabilities, and potential for on ...
Aashutosh, Dube, Shweta J, Malode, Hanan, Akhdar, Abdullah N, Alodhayb, Nagaraj P, Shetti   +4 more
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