RESEARCH: CANCER
FOLDING PROJECT #15405 PROFILE

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

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..

PFAS

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances

PFAS are a group of man-made chemicals that are very persistent in the environment and can accumulate in living organisms. They are known to have harmful effects on human health, including liver damage, immune system suppression, and developmental problems.

contaminants

Substances that pollute or contaminate a substance or environment.

Contaminants are substances that are present in an environment where they don't belong and can cause harm to living things. This can include chemicals, pollutants, or biological agents.

toxic

Poisonous or harmful to living organisms.

Toxic substances can cause damage or death to living things. The level of toxicity depends on the substance and the amount of exposure.

remediation

The process of removing or neutralizing pollutants from contaminated environments.

Remediation involves cleaning up polluted areas to make them safe for humans and the environment. This can involve physical removal of contaminants, chemical treatment, or biological processes.