全氟/多氟化合物(Perfluorinated and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances,PFAS)是食品接触制品中的高风险物质,由它引起的食品安全不容忽视。本文通过分析我国、欧盟和美国对食品接触制品中PFAS的管控法规的差异分析,发现各国对PFAS管控物质...全氟/多氟化合物(Perfluorinated and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances,PFAS)是食品接触制品中的高风险物质,由它引起的食品安全不容忽视。本文通过分析我国、欧盟和美国对食品接触制品中PFAS的管控法规的差异分析,发现各国对PFAS管控物质和适用范围、管控力度的要求不尽相同。我国更强调对全氟辛酸(Perfluorooctanoic Acid,PFOA)和全氟辛烷磺酸(Perfluorooctane Sulphonate,PFOS)两个物质的管控,美国和欧盟更强调对整体物质的管控。我国和欧盟管控范围是适用于PFAS可能涉及的所有行业,美国更侧重食品包装和纺织品等轻工行业。因此,相关企业尤其是食品接触材料制品企业应高度警觉,积极对标国际要求,并主动研发不含氟的PFAS替代品。展开更多
Per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances(PFAS)are a class of ubiquitous,persistent,and hazardous pollutants that raise concerns for human health and the environment.Typically,PFAS removal from water relies on adsorption tec...Per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances(PFAS)are a class of ubiquitous,persistent,and hazardous pollutants that raise concerns for human health and the environment.Typically,PFAS removal from water relies on adsorption techniques using conventional sorption materials like activated carbons(ACs)and ion exchange resins(IERs).However,there is a continuous search for more efficient and performing adsorbent materials to better address the wide range of chemical structures of PFAS in the environment,to increase their selectivity,and to achieve an overall high adsorption capacity and faster uptake kinetics.In this context,results from the application of non-conventional sorption materials(i.e.,readily available biological-based materials like proteins and advanced materials like nanocomposites and cyclodextrins)are reported and discussed in consideration of the following criteria:i)removal efficiency and kinetics of legacy PFAS(e.g.,PFOA,PFBA)as well as newly-introduced and emerging PFAS(e.g.,GenX),ii)representativity of environmental conditions in the experimental setup(e.g.,use of environmentally relevant experimental concentrations),iii)regenerability,reusability and applicability of the materials,and iv)role of the material modifications on PFAS adsorption.From this review,it emerged that organic frameworks,nano(ligno)cellulosic-based materials,and layered double hydroxides are among the most promising materials herein investigated for PFAS adsorption,and it was also observed that the presence of fluorine-and amine-moieties in the material structure improve both the selectivity and PFAS uptake.However,the lack of data on their applicability in real environments and the costs involved means that this research is still in its infancy and need further investigation.展开更多
Per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances(PFAS)are found ubiquitously in wastewater treatment plants(WWTPs)due to their multiple sources in industry and consumer products.In Australia,limited spatial data are available on PF...Per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances(PFAS)are found ubiquitously in wastewater treatment plants(WWTPs)due to their multiple sources in industry and consumer products.In Australia,limited spatial data are available on PFAS levels inWWTPs influent,while no temporal data have been reported.The aim of this study was to investigate the occurrence and temporal trend of PFAS in the influent of two large WWTPs in Australia(WWTP A and B)over a four-year period.Daily influent samples were collected over one week at different seasons from 2014 to 2017.Eleven perfluoroalkyl acids(PFAA)(i.e.seven perfluoroalkyl carboxylic acids(PFCAs)and four perfluoroalkyl sulfonic acids(PFSA))were detected with mean S11PFAA concentrations of 57±3.3e94±17 ng/L at WWTP A,and 31±6.1e142±73 ng/L at WWTP B.The highest mean concentrations were observed for perfluorohexanoate(PFHxA)(20±2 ng/L)in WWTP A,and perfluorooctane sulfonate(PFOS)(17±13 ng/L)in WWTP B.The precursor 6:2 fluorotelomer sulfonate was detected over five sampling periods from Aug 2016 to Oct 2017,with mean concentrations of 37±18e138±51 ng/L for WWTP A and 8.8±4.5e29±5.1 ng/L for WWTP B.Higher concentration of 6:2 FTS(1.8e11 folds)than those of PFOA and PFOS in WWTP A indicate a likely substitution of C8 PFAA by fluorotelomer-based PFAS in this catchment.Temporal trends(annual and seasonal)in per-capita mass load were observed for some PFAA,increasing for PFPeA,PFHxA,PFHpA,PFNA,and PFHxS,while decreasing for PFBS and PFOS in either WWTPs.Notably,elevated levels of PFOS in October 2017 were observed at both WWTPs with the highest per capita mass load of up to 67 mg/day/inhabitant.For some PFAS release trends,longer sampling periods would be required to achieve acceptable statistical power.展开更多
Per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances(PFASs)have been restricted from production and consumption in many countries due to their persistence and biological toxicity.With the development of removal technologies,the require...Per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances(PFASs)have been restricted from production and consumption in many countries due to their persistence and biological toxicity.With the development of removal technologies,the requirement on the detection of different kinds of PFASs and their derivates is increasing.A suitable analytical method is the prerequisite and basis for the study of the degradation of PFASs.As various analytical methods have been reported,questions about which one is more suitable have arisen.It is a right time to summarize the past and suggest the future.In this paper,we summarized and discussed the analytical methods applied in the chemical degradation of PFASs.We also proposed the current problems and discussed the future directions in this field.展开更多
文摘Per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances(PFAS)are a class of ubiquitous,persistent,and hazardous pollutants that raise concerns for human health and the environment.Typically,PFAS removal from water relies on adsorption techniques using conventional sorption materials like activated carbons(ACs)and ion exchange resins(IERs).However,there is a continuous search for more efficient and performing adsorbent materials to better address the wide range of chemical structures of PFAS in the environment,to increase their selectivity,and to achieve an overall high adsorption capacity and faster uptake kinetics.In this context,results from the application of non-conventional sorption materials(i.e.,readily available biological-based materials like proteins and advanced materials like nanocomposites and cyclodextrins)are reported and discussed in consideration of the following criteria:i)removal efficiency and kinetics of legacy PFAS(e.g.,PFOA,PFBA)as well as newly-introduced and emerging PFAS(e.g.,GenX),ii)representativity of environmental conditions in the experimental setup(e.g.,use of environmentally relevant experimental concentrations),iii)regenerability,reusability and applicability of the materials,and iv)role of the material modifications on PFAS adsorption.From this review,it emerged that organic frameworks,nano(ligno)cellulosic-based materials,and layered double hydroxides are among the most promising materials herein investigated for PFAS adsorption,and it was also observed that the presence of fluorine-and amine-moieties in the material structure improve both the selectivity and PFAS uptake.However,the lack of data on their applicability in real environments and the costs involved means that this research is still in its infancy and need further investigation.
基金The authors would like to thank Sharon Grant,Jake O'Brien,Ben Tscharke and Rachel Mackie for organizing sample collection and providing data.Hue T.Nguyen is also grateful to Christine M.Baduel for LC/MS-MS analytical training.Hue T.Nguyen is supported by an Australian Award Scholarship granted by Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.Jochen F.Mueller is funded by a UQ Fellowship.
文摘Per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances(PFAS)are found ubiquitously in wastewater treatment plants(WWTPs)due to their multiple sources in industry and consumer products.In Australia,limited spatial data are available on PFAS levels inWWTPs influent,while no temporal data have been reported.The aim of this study was to investigate the occurrence and temporal trend of PFAS in the influent of two large WWTPs in Australia(WWTP A and B)over a four-year period.Daily influent samples were collected over one week at different seasons from 2014 to 2017.Eleven perfluoroalkyl acids(PFAA)(i.e.seven perfluoroalkyl carboxylic acids(PFCAs)and four perfluoroalkyl sulfonic acids(PFSA))were detected with mean S11PFAA concentrations of 57±3.3e94±17 ng/L at WWTP A,and 31±6.1e142±73 ng/L at WWTP B.The highest mean concentrations were observed for perfluorohexanoate(PFHxA)(20±2 ng/L)in WWTP A,and perfluorooctane sulfonate(PFOS)(17±13 ng/L)in WWTP B.The precursor 6:2 fluorotelomer sulfonate was detected over five sampling periods from Aug 2016 to Oct 2017,with mean concentrations of 37±18e138±51 ng/L for WWTP A and 8.8±4.5e29±5.1 ng/L for WWTP B.Higher concentration of 6:2 FTS(1.8e11 folds)than those of PFOA and PFOS in WWTP A indicate a likely substitution of C8 PFAA by fluorotelomer-based PFAS in this catchment.Temporal trends(annual and seasonal)in per-capita mass load were observed for some PFAA,increasing for PFPeA,PFHxA,PFHpA,PFNA,and PFHxS,while decreasing for PFBS and PFOS in either WWTPs.Notably,elevated levels of PFOS in October 2017 were observed at both WWTPs with the highest per capita mass load of up to 67 mg/day/inhabitant.For some PFAS release trends,longer sampling periods would be required to achieve acceptable statistical power.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.22206113)the Fund of Qilu Youth Talent Program of Shandong University,China(No.61440082163171)+1 种基金the Outstanding Youth Science Fund(Overseas)of Shandong Provincial Natural Science Foundation,China(No.2022HWYQ-015)the Taishan Scholars Project Special Fund,China(No.tsqn202211039).
文摘Per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances(PFASs)have been restricted from production and consumption in many countries due to their persistence and biological toxicity.With the development of removal technologies,the requirement on the detection of different kinds of PFASs and their derivates is increasing.A suitable analytical method is the prerequisite and basis for the study of the degradation of PFASs.As various analytical methods have been reported,questions about which one is more suitable have arisen.It is a right time to summarize the past and suggest the future.In this paper,we summarized and discussed the analytical methods applied in the chemical degradation of PFASs.We also proposed the current problems and discussed the future directions in this field.