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Plant-based material can remediate PFAS, new research suggests

The new approach uses a plant-based material that adsorbs PFAS, and microbial fungi that literally eat up the so-called “forever chemicals.” The findings, which ...

PFAS remediation possible with new plant-based material

A novel technology that can efficiently bind to and break down per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in the environment was developed ...

Sustainable environmental remediation via biomimetic ... - Nature

An in-situ PFAS remediation system is developed to employ a plant-derived biomimetic nano-framework to achieve highly efficient adsorption and subsequent ...

Researchers team up with tribe, community to fight PFAS with plants

This graphic illustrates increased uptake of PFAS by the hemp plant when the soil is treated with nanoparticles (B). The plant absorbs less PFAS when ...

Native Plants Used To Detox PFAS-Contaminated Water

Scientists have shown that Australian native plants can significantly remediate PFAS pollutants through floating wetlands to create ...

hemp phytoextraction and PFAS degradation in harvested plants

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a class of recalcitrant, highly toxic contaminants, with limited remediation options.

Plant-based material can remediate PFAS, new research suggests

Read the full story in Environmental Factor. A novel technology that can efficiently bind to and break down per- and polyfluoroalkyl ...

Phytoextraction of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and ...

Application of supplements could increase plant biomass and water uptake which could in turn increase PFAS uptake, especially water-soluble PFAS ...

New filtration material could remove long-lasting chemicals from water

A filter developed at MIT might provide a nature-based solution to PFAS water contamination. Made from natural silk and cellulose, ...

hemp phytoextraction and PFAS degradation in harvested plants ...

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a class of recalcitrant, highly toxic contaminants, with limited remediation options.

Removal of PFAS from water by aquatic plants - ScienceDirect

Plants absorb PFAS and translocate them within the plant body to different degrees. They may also secrete enzymes that can degrade PFAS in the rhizosphere. Bio- ...

Removal of PFAS by Biological Methods

In general terms, biodegradability is the inclination of a substance to be ingested and metabolized by microorganisms [23]. Other approach for ...

PFAS Water Remediation | Method & Cost

In addition to plant-based materials, microbial methods have been explored for PFAS remediation. Certain microorganisms can break down PFAS compounds into less ...

12 Treatment Technologies - ITRC PFAS

Ion exchange media used for PFAS removal from water use both the adsorption and ion exchange mechanisms. The use of two or more different media in series can be ...

PFAS contamination and soil remediation (Signal)

There are already suppliers in Europe who can repeatedly regenerate PFAS-loaded activated carbon. Based on current knowledge, 100% removing PFAS ...

PFAS Soil Remediation Technologies - Enviro Wiki

Bench-scale tests have shown that activated carbon sorbents reduce leachability of PFAS from soils. ... This material has been mixed into soil at ...

Can we take the 'forever' out of forever chemicals? - BBC

More than 9,000 different types of synthetic per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are used to make everything from firefighting foam to ...

Computational Design of Sorbent Materials for Per - ACS Publications

Sorbent materials could be used for PFAS remediation in both water bodies and soils, through wastewater treatment and soil washing, respectively ...

Green Remediation of PFAS in Soil and Water - serdp

The central hypothesis of the project is that a cost-efficient green remediation technology can be developed repurposing a solid waste feedstock informed by the ...

Life Cycle Assessment of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances ...

The most studied remediation method was adsorption using GAC or IEX resin. Notably, none of the articles were based on primary data on material and energy use ...