PFAS Management Exploring the Scope, Impacts, Evolving Challenges, and Mitigation Strategies

The PFAS represent one of the most pressing environmental and public health challenges of the 21st century.

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Their persistence, mobility, and bioaccumulative characteristics have resulted in widespread contamination and significant health risks. The article in hand by Avanti Roy-Basu and Dr Kriti Akansha explains how addressing PFAS necessitates immediate and coordinated action, integrating stringent regulations, innovative remediation technologies, and international collaboration. As scientific knowledge advances, adaptive strategies must be formulated to mitigate PFAS risks and protect ecosystems and human health. By prioritizing sustainable solutions and fostering collective action, we can pave the way for a healthier, more sustainable future while effectively addressing the challenges presented by these 'forever Chemicals.

Perand polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a vast and diverse group of synthetic-fluorinated chemicals that have become indispensable in modern life. Comprising over 12,000 known compounds, PFAS have unique chemical and physical properties that make them valuable in industrial and consumer applications. These substances are widely used in consumer products, such as food packaging, firefighting foams, nonstick cookware, stain-resistant fabrics, and electronics. However, their resistance to degradation, often earning them the name 'forever chemicals', presents significant challenges to human health and environmental safety.