BMF 98 - Per and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a family of greater than 4,730 compounds - produced since the 1940s - that are of anthropogenic origin. Although PFAS are remarkably useful in many industries, they are an emerging concern to environmental health for all living beings, including humans. This has driven the search for analytical technologies to monitor these chemicals and, more importantly, calls for global regulations to restrict or eliminate PFAS.

 

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