NIH R01 · 2024
PROJECT SUMMARY Environmental contamination by per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) is a major public health concern because of the wide range of toxic effects that have been associated with exposure to these persistent chemicals. Due to the strong stability of the C-F bond, very few microorganisms have been found capable of degrading PFASs, and the biodegradation is very slow and incomplete. Often, bioremediation efforts result in the formation of shorter chain PFASs that remain toxic, persistent, and highly mobile in the environment. Current abiotic treatment technologies can be more effective, but have very high energy requirements. Therefore, this research proposes an innovative…
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