PFAS chain length influences how “forever chemicals” move through water (IMAGE)

Hanyang University Research Strategy Planning Team

PFAS chain length influences how “forever chemicals” move through water

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PFAS, often called “forever chemicals,” do not all behave the same way in water. The length of a PFAS molecule's fluorinated carbon chain can influence how far it travels, where it accumulates, and how easily it can be removed. Understanding these differences could help improve water treatment technologies and support efforts to reduce PFAS contamination in drinking water and the environment.

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Eilhann E. Kwon, Youn-Jun Lee

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