Photodegradation of per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances in water: A review of fundamentals and applications

F Liu, X Guan, F Xiao - Journal of Hazardous Materials, 2022 - Elsevier
Per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are persistent, mobile, and toxic chemicals that
are hazardous to human health and the environment. Several countries, including the …

Degradation of perfluorooctanesulfonate (PFOS) by sub-bandgap irradiation of hydrogen-terminated nanodiamond

WA Maza, VM Breslin, TI Feygelson, PA DeSario… - Applied Catalysis B …, 2023 - Elsevier
Irradiation of aqueous suspensions containing hydrogen-terminated detonation
nanodiamond (HND) with sub-bandgap (λ exc> 225 nm) excitation leads to the reductive …

Ultra-short chain fluorocarboxylates exhibit wide ranging reactivity with hydrated electrons

CK Amador, DJ Van Hoomissen, J Liu, TJ Strathmann… - Chemosphere, 2023 - Elsevier
Recent reports demonstrate that technologies generating hydrated electrons (eaq−; eg, UV-
sulfite) are a promising strategy for destruction of per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances, but …

Exploration of functionalizing graphene and the subsequent impact on PFAS adsorption capabilities via molecular dynamics

CG Bresnahan, TC Schutt, MK Shukla - Chemosphere, 2023 - Elsevier
Per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are extremely stable compounds due to their
strong C–F bonds. They are used in water and stain proof coatings, aqueous film forming …

[HTML][HTML] Advanced experimental and computational approaches for advanced reduction of per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances

S Biswas, X Wang, BM Wong - Current Opinion in Chemical Engineering, 2024 - Elsevier
The elimination of per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in water continues to garner
significant attention due to their enduring presence in the environment and associated …

Enhanced coagulation coupled with cyclic IX adsorption–ARP regeneration for removal of PFOA in drinking water treatment

J Cui, Y Deng - Water Environment Research, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Laboratory investigations were conducted to demonstrate a potentially transformative, cost‐
efficient per‐and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) treatment approach, consisting of …

Linear perfluoroalkyl carboxylate reduction dynamics with solvated electrons from ferrocyanide and sulfite

WA Maza, JA Ridenour, BL Chaloux… - Environmental …, 2023 - pubs.rsc.org
The initial reduction dynamics of perfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) by the hydrated
electron, eaq−, is a topic of great interest and importance due to the pervasive …

Decomposition of PFOA in IEX regeneration wastewater: Comparison of UV/sulfur-based processes, key parameters and submicellar aggregates on degradation …

M Mirzaei, MA Khansary, M Mohseni - Chemical Engineering Journal, 2024 - Elsevier
The ultraviolet/sulfite (UV/S) destruction of perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) in seven solutions,
representing ion exchange (IEX) regeneration wastes, was investigated, where Na 2 SO 4 …

Carbon Adsorbent Properties Impact Hydrated Electron Activity and Perfluorocarboxylic Acid (PFCA) Destruction

HA Santiago-Cruz, Z Lou, J Xu, RC Sullivan… - ACS ES&T …, 2024 - ACS Publications
Carbon-based adsorbents used to remove recalcitrant water contaminants, including
perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), are often regenerated using energy-intensive treatments …

Application of electron beam technology to decompose per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances in water

K Londhe, CS Lee, S Grdanovska, R Smolinski… - Environmental …, 2024 - Elsevier
The widespread detection of per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in environmental
compartments across the globe has raised several health concerns. Destructive …