UBC Researchers Develop Innovative Solution to Capture and Destroy PFAS
Read a Revolutionary Approach with Wood Waste...
Researchers at the University of British Columbia have announced a new filtration technology made from wood waste that has the potential to capture and neutralize “forever chemicals”.
These chemicals, per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), are widely used for various purposes, including fire retardants. But their special features also make them hard to eradicate and they have been linked to cancers and liver damage.
“PFAS are notoriously difficult to break down, whether they’re in the environment or in the human body,” explained lead researcher Dr. Johan Foster, an associate professor of chemical and biological engineering at the university. “Our system will make it possible to remove and destroy these substances in the water supply before they can harm our health.”
More information regarding the University of British Columbia research can be found here:
https://news.ubc.ca/2024/08/ub...