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Association of prenatal exposure to perfluorinated and polyfluoroalkyl substances with childhood neurodevelopment: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety
Background: Although previous studies have shown an association between prenatal exposure to perfluorinated and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and neurodevelopmental disorders in children, the results have been inconsistent.
Dongge Liu, Shuqi Yan, Yanping Liu, Qianqian Chen, Shuping Ren   +4 more
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Plant responses to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS): a molecular perspective

International Journal of Phytoremediation, 2023
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) constitute a large class of toxic manmade compounds that have been used in many industrial and household products. Dispersion of PFAS in the environment has raised concerns because of their persistence and toxicity for living organisms.
Ayesha, Karamat, Rouzbeh, Tehrani, Gregory D, Foster, Benoit, Van Aken   +3 more
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PFAS health effects database: Protocol for a systematic evidence map

Environment International, 2019
Background: Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) confer waterproof, greaseproof, and non-stick properties when added to consumer products. They are also used for industrial purposes including in aqueous film forming foams for firefighting. PFAS are
Katherine E. Pelch, Anna Reade, Taylor A.M. Wolffe, Carol F. Kwiatkowski   +3 more
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Forever Chemicals, Per-and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS), in Lubrication

Lubricants
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also known as forever chemicals, exhibit exceptional chemical stability and resistance to environmental degradation thanks to their strong C-F bonds and nonpolar nature.
Darrius Dias, Jake Bons, Abhishek Kumar, M. Humaun Kabir, Hong Liang   +4 more
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Levels and distribution profiles of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in a high Arctic Svalbard ice core [PDF]

, 2023
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of persistent organic contaminants of which some are toxic and bioaccumulative. Several PFAS can be formed from the atmospheric degradation of precursors such as fluorotelomer alcohols (FTOHs) as ...
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Closing the Gaps in Understanding PFAS Toxicology and Metabolism

Toxics
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are nearly ubiquitous and found in rivers, soils, atmosphere, food packaging, clothing, cosmetics, commercial products, homes, drinking water, and humans and other organisms [...]
Denise K. MacMillan, Barbara A. Wetmore, Subham Dasgupta, William S. Baldwin   +3 more
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Hunting Metabolic Biomarkers for Exposure to Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances: A Review

Metabolites
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) represent a class of persistent synthetic chemicals extensively utilized across industrial and consumer sectors, raising substantial environmental and human health concerns.
Xue Ma, Delei Cai, Qing Chen, Zhoujing Zhu, Shixin Zhang, Ziyu Wang, Zhengyan Hu, Haitao Shen, Zhen Meng   +8 more
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Binding of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances to β-Lactoglobulin from Bovine Milk [PDF]

, 2023
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are known for their high environmental persistence and potential toxicity. The presence of PFAS has been reported in many dairy products.
P. Chi, Pham, Junming , Ho, William, Donald, Giang, Nguyen, Jeunesse, Beltran, Jack, Bennett, Mackenzie , Taylor   +6 more
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Unforeseen risks due to the use of fluorinated materials for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substance removal

Nature Communications
The escalating regulatory pressures on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in drinking water highlight the critical and expeditious need for advanced PFAS removal technologies.
Shuqin Liu, Robert J. Letcher, Miriam L. Diamond, Arlene Blum, Da Chen   +4 more
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Bird’s-eye view of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances pollution research in the African hydrosphere

npj Clean Water
The surge in Africa’s economy has led to increased use of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs), resulting in environmental pollution. This has spurred regulatory and research efforts to mitigate these impacts.
Sabastian Simbarashe Mukonza, Nhamo Chaukura   +1 more
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