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Balancing sustainability goals and treatment efficacy for PFAS removal from water

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are emerging water contaminants with significant environmental and health impacts, posing challenges in water treatment due to their high stability and persistence. With increasing regulations, a critical need remains in understanding the sustainability of PFAS treatment technologies. Our review examines the environmental, economic, and social impacts of current PFAS treatment technologies across different water types and contexts. Additionally, we propose a framework for future sustainability studies to enable more holistic technology evaluations under specific conditions.

Source: npj Clean Water

DOI: 10.1038/s41545-024-00427-1

Authors: Md. Moshiur Rahman Tushar, Zaki Alam Pushan, Nirupam Aich, Lewis S. Rowles

Institutions: Georgia Southern University, University of Nebraska–Lincoln

Language: English

Topic: Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances research

Subfield: Environmental Chemistry

Field: Environmental Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Clean water and sanitation, Responsible consumption and production

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,590