Saturday, January 14, 2023

UCR Scientists Uncover Method to Destroy "Forever" Chemicals


Haizhou Liu, professor in the Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering and ETOX faculty member, led a research effort which uncovered a method to rapidly destroy poly- and per-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), which are so resistant to environmental degradation that they are often called "forever" chemicals.  Jay Gann, another ETOX faculty member, was also a member of the research team.  The research was published in the Journal of Hazardous Materials Letters, and has been featured in a variety of news articles including those from UCR News, Salon, Vice and others.  Our congratulations to, Jay and the other members of the research team.  

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