New tech eliminates forever chemicals from water in three hours
It's not just microplastics contaminating our water and food. There's another dangerous compound we're trying to remove from the environment, the so-called forever chemicals. These are also known as PFAS, short for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances.
We use PFAS because they resist heat, stains, and water. This is how we can create waterproof clothes, cookware, electronics, and other products.
However, PFAS can end up in landfills and ultimately contaminate water sources. Their increased resistance turns them into dangerous pollutants that can't be broken down easily.
They're risk factors for various conditions, including cancer, liver damage, thyroid disease, and other illnesses. That explains the ongoing research to come up with ways that can eliminate forever chemicals from water. We can't do without water so the idea is to trap PFAS before we actually drink it.
Researchers from the University of British Columbia (UBC) have come up with a catalyst that can both capture and eliminate PFAS. Their concept only needs a few hours to clean water, and it can work even without a steady source of ultraviolet (UV) light.
The post New tech eliminates forever chemicals from water in three hours appeared first on BGR.
Today's Top Deals
- Today’s deals: Pixel 9 preorder offers, $20 waterproof speaker, $225 HP laptop, $89 Sony earbuds, more
- Today’s deals: $199 Apple iPad 9, $30 Crest 3D Whitestrips, $298 Sony XM5 ANC headphones, more
- Exclusive deal: Get GEEKOM’s ultra-fast GT13 Pro Mini PC for only $549
- Today’s deals: $3.75 smart plugs, $50 off Sonos Ace, $70 Oral-B electric toothbrush, $170 ASUS laptop, more
New tech eliminates forever chemicals from water in three hours originally appeared on BGR.com on Fri, 30 Aug 2024 at 19:21:51 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.