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Efforts by the plastics industry to thwart regulation come from a familiar playbook As the public wake up to the risk of forever chemicals, or PFAS, the industry is fighting back with a campaign researchers have compared with big tobaccos battle against restrictions on smoking.
Image: /stock.adobe.com As the world phases out use of PFAS-based foams in firefighting for the safer but less effective fluorine-free foams (F3), a new Charles Darwin University (CDU) project is aiming to increase the efficacy of this alternative foam. PFAS-based foams make mixtures with fuel to be non-flammable, unlike F3.
Fluorine-free firefighting foams currently do not match PFAS-based foam performance in fire suppression scenarios. Image: ChiccoDodiFC/stock.adobe.com A new project out of Charles Darwin University focuses on developing fluorine-free firefighting foams that are just as effective as PFAS-based foams , but less toxic.
involved in sustainable energy solutions, will present its first United States based high temperature pyrolysis (HTP) demonstration for PFAS destruction, in partnership with Synagro Technologies, Inc. TORONTO — CHAR Technologies Ltd., and the Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW).
Dr Cheng Zhang displays a PFAS battery prototype, utilising fluorine compounds for enhanced performance and stability. Images: University of Queensland A project at the University of Queensland aims to turn PFAS waste into a valuable resource for battery production. My group began focusing on PFAS remediation in 2018.
Researchers at UQ’s Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology have made a filter which quickly and cleanly captures per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The filter contains a patented sorbent solution that uses an ion-exchange technique to isolate and remove the PFAS particles as the water passes through it.
You read that correctly: A PFAS plaintiff in a case pending in Ohio federal court recently asserted “one of the largest class actions in history,” according to the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals, which is currently considering an appeal filed in In re E.I. DuPont de Nemours & Co. 1 2022 WL 4149090, at *10 (6th Cir.
‘Forever chemicals’ or PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are a group of around 12,000 different chemicals commonly found in non-stick cookware, waterproof cosmetics, firefighting foams and products that resist grease and oil.
A widespread effort to limit and phase out the use of “forever” chemicals called Per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) is taking over the world, especially now that the chemicals have taken a foothold in almost every material in our everyday life. However, PFAS are very mobile in the environment.
The deal would compensate water providers for pollution with per- and polyfluorinated substances, known collectively as PFAS — a broad class of chemicals used in nonstick, water- and grease-resistant products such as clothing and cookware. Paul, Minnesota, will halt all PFAS production by the end of 2025, he said. ” .
Known as PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), the group of around 12,000 different chemicals are commonly found in non-stick cookware, waterproof cosmetics, firefighting foams and products that resist grease and oil. The technology could eventually make it easier for water treatment plants to remove PFAS from drinking water.
The engineering phase is nearing completion representing a key milestone in PyroGenesis’ development of a plasma torch technology suitable for PFAS removal. As previously mentioned, research suggests exposure to some PFAS might result in harmful health outcomes, including cancer, increased cholesterol levels, and immune system effects.
VANCOUVER — Axine Water Technologies says it has completed a comprehensive test program to verify the performance of its proprietary electrochemical oxidation technology for on-site destruction of PFAS compounds in water and wastewater. PFAS chemicals are very persistent in the environment and in the human body. ”
A subsidiary of OPEC Systems, EPOC provides a clean and sustainable remediation solution that removes harmful per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from water, soil, and industrial systems. In 2016, the company patented SAFF as a natural process using air to permanently, and rapidly, remediate PFAS with zero harm to the environment.
The New eSpring’s compact design makes it adaptable in any kitchen environment, above or below the counter. This industry-leading new product effectively reduces toxic substances and water pollutants that may be in drinking water, while retaining beneficial minerals.
Rising concerns about per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) , microplastics , and microbial contaminationalongside growing demand for energy efficiency and convenience are driving significant shifts in the domestic water purification ecosystem.
Forever chemicals, or PFAS , were discovered in the dust that are typically used in applications like stain-proofing agents for fabrics and clothing. High levels of ionising radiation can accelerate the ageing of materials, including breakdown of plastic goods into micro- and nanoplastics that become airborne in the microgravity environment.
The Wildlife and Countryside Link (WCL) looked at the prevalence of five chemical cocktails known to have toxic impacts for wildlife which include PFAS forever chemicals, pesticides and pharmaceuticals. A range of five known toxic chemical cocktails was looked for in Environment Agency data.
In the case of the family of chemicals known collectively as PFAS, it is becoming increasingly clear that the decades of relative — or studied — ignorance about the effects of these chemicals on human health are now taking their toll. More and more reports on the toxicity and danger of PFAS chemicals continued to appear as time went on.
Ovivo completes the acquisition of E2metrix to offer a solution for destruction of PFAS in water and wastewater (CNW Group/Ovivo Inc.) The objective of this solution is to permanently safeguard public health and provide a viable onsite PFAS destruction option to our customers. MONTREAL — Ovivo Inc., MONTREAL — Ovivo Inc.,
Since December 2021, Ovivo and E2metrix have been exclusively collaborating to develop an onsite commercially viable treatment system to remove and destroy PFAS present in municipal drinking water utilizing an electrochemical oxidation technology at the heart of the integrated solution.
Led by environmental toxicologists Kay and Wang, Enspired Solutions is narrowly focused on providing equipment and technology to help destroy PFAS — perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances — in water. Meeting a need PFAS are synthetic chemicals widely used for more than 60 years to make plastics, firefighting foams and lubricants.
Our innovation helps ensure the resulting biosolids do not leach heavy metals into the environment and retain the nutrients that can be used for land applications,” said Shah, deputy director (Academic) of the ARC-funded Training Centre for the Transformation of Australia’s Biosolids Resources in RMIT’s School of Engineering.
MONTRÉAL — ALTRA PFAS Solution has won the 2023 New Technology Award from Water Canada. This win is the latest award for ALTRA and its PFAS solution, which allows for the removal of highly concentrated PFAS streams from water.
Courtesy: Northwestern University “This grant is timely, as water quality and climate change continue to pose challenges, while the dangers of lead and PFAS are becoming more well-known,” said Lucks, codirector of the Center for Synthetic Biology. The post Water security project receives NSF grant appeared first on Control Engineering.
While the designation is not an outright ban, polyfluoroalkyl substances, better known as PFAS, require a report to federal, state or tribal officials if the amount released into soil or water meet or exceed a certain level. PFAS have been voluntarily phased out by U.S. PFAS have been voluntarily phased out by U.S.
California's Bonta sues PFAS manufacturers California Attorney General Rob Bonta is suing the manufacturers of PFAS chemicals, including 3M and DuPont, charging that the materials endanger public health and cause irreparable harm to the state's environment. "As Duo-Form, a division of Duo-Form Acquisition Corp., 11 announcement.
All over the world precious bodies of water are contaminated with micropollutants such as pesticides, pharmaceuticals, and PFAS chemicals. Building on the success of our ongoing customer pilots where we have shown removal of PFAS to below detection limit. from contaminated wastewater. New regulations will demand companies to act.
These adsorbent granules target PFAS (Per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances), also known as ‘forever chemicals’, found in everyday products and responsible for contaminating the world’s food and drinking water supply. .
The collaboration will also leverage expertise from the National Research Council of Canada (NRC) Energy, Mining and Environment Research Centre, Simon Fraser University, the University of Alberta and the Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Technology and Advanced Materials IFAM in Dresden.
Testing for the chemical continues across two dozen sites near the molding plant and downstream from it, according to a news release from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy. EGLE is leading the investigation.
This dynamic environment presents a critical question for companies: how can they ensure their product development keeps pace with both industry needs and these ever-shifting regulations? This involves aligning compliance and industry expansion strategies with diverse requirements. For example, stricter regulations in Europe and the US (e.g.,
This non-staining, water displacing formulation provides a waxy film that is especially effective in protecting ferrous materials in salt and acid-fume (hydrochloric acid) environments and against humidity. Specially designed biodegradable Bio-Rust Preventative meets the corrosion protection film form MIL-PRF-16173, Class II, Grade 3.
MONTREAL — Recent studies have unveiled the prevalence of PFAS (Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), often termed “forever chemicals,” in Quebec’s drinking water. “This situation demands immediate action to protect public health and the environment.
government using as a tool to protect domestic industries, promote fair trade practices, and address perceived imbalances with China, manufacturers who serve as importers of record need to prioritize customs compliance, both to mitigate risks and to maintain competitive positions in the evolving trade environment. With the U.S. can be useful.
After collecting data on drinking water from cities across the country, the EPA found that up to 26 million citizens were affected by water with high levels of PFAS – or ‘forever chemicals’ – and lithium. PFAS are an urgent public health issue facing people and communities across the nation.
Image: Monash University Researchers at Monash University have developed a water filtration membranethat effectively removes small PFAS molecules, overcoming a challenge faced by conventional water filters. The team also confirmed that the membrane creates an energetic barrier that prevents PFAS movement, effectively blocking contamination.
Our goal is to prevent PFAS-contaminated biosolids from being disposed of in landfill by converting them into PFAS-free biochar, for its diverse applications, Shah said. The project aligns with stricter PFAS regulations introduced in the recent PFAS National Environment Management Plan 3.0
The bottom line is, we want fewer chemicals and fewer resistant genes and bacteria entering the environment because we know once it’s out there, we can’t control it,” explains Graham. Potentially toxic and carcinogenic ‘forever’ chemicals, collectively known as PFAS, were recently recorded at 81 of 105 English river sites.
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