INTRODUCTION Poly-and perfluorinated alkyl substances(PFASs)are manufactured chemicals made of fluorine atoms bonded to a carbon chain with a terminal functional group.PFASs are highly resistant to oil,water,chemicals...INTRODUCTION Poly-and perfluorinated alkyl substances(PFASs)are manufactured chemicals made of fluorine atoms bonded to a carbon chain with a terminal functional group.PFASs are highly resistant to oil,water,chemicals,and heat,due to strong C−F bonds;therefore,they have been extensively used in various industrial applications,including but not limited to automotive,wrapping,cookware,and clothing.^(1)However,an increasing number of studies have identified adverse impacts of PFAS exposure on human health.^(2)Despite the growing concern of human exposure to PFAS by drinking water,PFAS removal from water remains a challenging issue as conventional water treatment methods(e.g.,flocculation,sedimentation,or biodegradation)are not capable of treating a broad array of PFAS compounds.展开更多
文摘INTRODUCTION Poly-and perfluorinated alkyl substances(PFASs)are manufactured chemicals made of fluorine atoms bonded to a carbon chain with a terminal functional group.PFASs are highly resistant to oil,water,chemicals,and heat,due to strong C−F bonds;therefore,they have been extensively used in various industrial applications,including but not limited to automotive,wrapping,cookware,and clothing.^(1)However,an increasing number of studies have identified adverse impacts of PFAS exposure on human health.^(2)Despite the growing concern of human exposure to PFAS by drinking water,PFAS removal from water remains a challenging issue as conventional water treatment methods(e.g.,flocculation,sedimentation,or biodegradation)are not capable of treating a broad array of PFAS compounds.
