Breaking the Unbreakable: A Comparative Analysis of Emerging Chemical Strategies for PFAS Destruction and Fluorine Recovery
Year: 2026
Type: preprint
Abstract: This literature review examines emerging chemical and engineering strategies for the destruction of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). It compares mechanochemical, hydrothermal alkaline, electrochemical, photocatalytic, sonochemical, and thermal treatment methods, with emphasis on defluorination efficiency, energy demand, scalability, treatment-matrix compatibility, and fluorine recovery. The review also considers integrated treatment systems that combine PFAS concentration with destructive remediation technologies and evaluates the potential role of fluorine recovery in future PFAS management.
Author: Uppalapati, Sanjana
Language: English
Subfield: Environmental Chemistry
Field: Environmental Science
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W7211905889
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