There are perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS – endless chemicals) in almost every product we wear today, from clothes to cosmetics. Because PFASs are resistant to water, oil and stains. As such, companies benefit from these chemicals, which have at least 5000 types. However, endless chemicals pose great risks to human and environmental health.
According to the statements made by scientists, endless chemicals trigger many diseases, especially cancer. In addition, these chemicals remain in nature for a very long time and infect every living thing, whether human, insect or animal. In fact, studies have revealed that PFASs are even found in rainwater. Now, there has been a very important development regarding these chemicals, which are of great importance for both our own health and our planet. Scientists have found a way to simply and cheaply decompose endless chemicals.
The method found is not currently available, but…
A group of scientists working at Northwestern University used cheap reagents, carbon molecules and fluoride to decompose endless chemicals. The study, which was carried out in the computer environment, revealed that the method was effective. Scientists have succeeded in separating endless chemicals with the materials they use, both without the need for a large energy source and quite cheaply. The common belief about infinite chemicals was that large sums of money had to be spent to decompose these substances.
However, it will take some time to adapt the work carried out in the computer environment to real life. Experts say there is still work to be done to use the technique. The number one name of the research is Prof. “The most important thing to come out of this study is that it provided basic information on how these materials degrade,” William Dichtel said in a statement. expressions were used. According to the professor, the studies can be deepened and made usable.
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