RESEARCH: CANCER
FOLDING PROJECT #15402 PROFILE

PFAS are harmful chemicals found in water that can make people sick. This project looks at how PFAS interact with other materials to find new ways to clean up contaminated water.

Note: This TLDR is a simplication and may not be 100% accurate.

PFAS are contaminants in water that are toxic and can cause several adverse health effects.

We are studying interactions between polymer molecules and PFAS ions and expect these studies to benefit PFAS remediation efforts..

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PFAS

Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances

PFAS are a group of man-made chemicals that are resistant to degradation. They can accumulate in the environment and human bodies, leading to potential health risks such as immune system suppression and cancer.

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contaminants

Substances that pollute or contaminate a substance or environment.

Contaminants are substances that can harm the environment or living organisms. They can be natural or man-made and include chemicals, microorganisms, and physical materials.

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toxic

Poisonous or harmful.

Toxic substances can cause damage to living organisms. The severity of toxicity depends on the dose and duration of exposure.

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polymer

A large molecule composed of many repeating subunits.

Polymers are long chains of molecules called monomers. They are used in a wide variety of materials, including plastics, rubber, and textiles.

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ions

Atoms or molecules that have gained or lost electrons, giving them a net electrical charge.

Ions are electrically charged particles. They play an important role in chemical reactions and biological processes.

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remediation

The process of removing or neutralizing pollutants from the environment.

Remediation aims to clean up contaminated sites and restore them to a healthy state. It involves various techniques such as excavation, bioremediation, and phytoremediation.