Food Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
480, P. 143891 - 143891
Published: March 15, 2025
This
study
presents
a
novel
method
for
in
situ
extraction
of
per-
and
polyfluoroalkyl
substances
(PFAS)
from
intact
meat
samples
using
recessed
solid
phase
microextraction
(SPME)
device
coupled
with
LC-MS/MS.
The
SPME
matrix-compatible
coating
(HLB-WAX/PAN)
the
section,
exhibited
mechanically
robust
low
matrix
effects
(-13.7-11.1
%).
Key
parameters
influencing
efficiency,
including
time,
adsorbent
amount,
temperature,
desorption
time
were
comprehensively
optimized.
stability
PFAS
adsorbed
onto
during
storage
at
different
temperatures
durations
was
also
assessed.
Under
optimized
conditions,
proposed
demonstrated
applicability
across
pork,
beef,
lamb
tissues
excellent
linearity
(R2
≥
99.32
%),
good
sensitivity
(LOD
range
0.01-1.52
ng/g),
as
well
acceptable
accuracy
reproducibility
(intra-day
inter-day).
Compared
conventional
methods,
SPME-LC-MS/MS
shows
advantages
simple
operation,
short
organic
solvent
consumption
effects.
approach
offers
straightforward
reliable
solution
direct
monitoring
commercial
has
potential
on-site
application.
Case Studies in Chemical and Environmental Engineering,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
9, P. 100623 - 100623
Published: Jan. 14, 2024
Alarming
concern
over
the
persistence
and
toxicity
of
per-
polyfluoroalkyl
substances
(PFAS)
in
environment
has
created
an
imperative
need
for
designing
redesigning
strategies
their
detection
remediation.
Conventional
PFAS
removal
technologies
that
uses
physical,
chemical,
or
biological
methods.
Increase
diversity
quantity
entering
necessitated
developing
more
advanced
integrated
removal.
Despite
advances
reported
this
domain,
there
exist
a
huge
research
gap
to
be
mentored
tackle
problems
associated
with
mitigation
combined
wide
variety
environment.
The
possibility
combine
other
emerging
contaminants
poses
additional
threat
existing
treatment
methods
thereby
stressing
continuous
monitoring
updating
processes.
This
review
work
aims
at
understanding
structure,
entry,
fate
different
types
Further
in-depth
discussion
regarding
levels
is
elaborated
review.
process
description
recent
remediation
techniques
along
significance,
limitations
integration
discussed
detail.
detailed
outlook
on
advantages
insight
into
recently
developed
outlined
Pollutants,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
4(1), P. 136 - 152
Published: March 6, 2024
Per-
and
polyfluoroalkyl
substances
(PFAS)
belong
to
a
group
of
synthetic
compounds
that
have
recently
raised
concerns
about
human
health
environmental
quality
due
their
great
prevalence,
degradation
resistance,
potential
toxicity.
This
review
focuses
on
the
applications
PFAS
effects
health.
Specific
emphasis
has
been
laid
(i)
application/use
PFAS,
(ii)
sources
distribution
in
diverse
compartments,
(iii)
impact
Significant
humans
are
associated
with
exposure
i.e.,
immunotoxicity,
thyroid
kidney
disorders,
cancer,
etc.
Conclusions
obtained
from
studies
demonstrate
inadequate
evidence
should
not
be
used
justify
delaying
risk
reduction
steps
for
alternatives.
can
determined
different
matrices
using
both
traditional
analytical
approaches,
liquid
chromatography
coupled
mass
spectrometry
(LC-MS/MS)
semi-quantitative
passive
sampling,
advanced
methods
colorimetric,
spectrofluorimetric,
electrochemical
detection.
Traditional
costly
broadly
available,
while
emerging,
cost-effective
less
sensitive
unable
meet
regulatory
limits.
There
is
still
significant
number
performed
fully
comprehend
real
contamination
by
PFAS.
Environmental Health,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
23(1)
Published: April 16, 2024
Abstract
Background
Per-
and
polyfluoroalkyl
substances
(PFAS)
are
associated
with
many
adverse
health
conditions.
Among
the
main
effects
is
carcinogenicity
in
humans,
which
deserves
to
be
further
clarified.
An
evident
association
has
been
reported
for
kidney
cancer
testicular
cancer.
In
2013,
a
large
episode
of
surface,
ground
drinking
water
contamination
PFAS
was
uncovered
three
provinces
Veneto
Region
(northern
Italy)
involving
30
municipalities
population
about
150,000.
We
report
on
temporal
evolution
all-cause
mortality
selected
cause-specific
by
calendar
period
birth
cohort
local
between
1980
2018.
Methods
The
Italian
National
Institute
Health
pre-processed
made
available
anonymous
data
from
Statistics
death
certificate
archives
residents
Vicenza,
Padua
Verona
(males,
n
=
29,629;
females,
29,518)
who
died
Calendar
analysis
done
calculating
standardised
ratios
using
total
same
as
reference.
performed
20–84
years
cumulative
ratios.
Exposure
defined
being
resident
one
Red
area
,
where
aqueduct
supplying
fed
contaminated
groundwater.
Results
During
34
1985
(assumed
beginning
date
contamination)
2018
(last
year
availability
data),
we
observed
51,621
deaths
vs.
47,731
expected
(age-
sex-SMR:
108;
90%
CI:
107–109).
found
evidence
raised
cardiovascular
disease
(in
particular,
heart
diseases
ischemic
disease)
malignant
neoplastic
diseases,
including
Conclusions
For
first
time,
an
exposure
formally
demonstrated.
regarding
consistent
previously
data.
The Science of The Total Environment,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
961, P. 178337 - 178337
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
PFAS
contamination
is
a
global
issue,
affecting
various
food
sources,
especially
animal-based
products
like
eggs
and
dairy.
Collect
scientific
evidence
of
the
presence
in
diverse
edible
resources
along
with
related
risks
to
human
health,
pursuing
following
objectives:
determination
level
terrestrial
chain
contamination;
health
risk.
Scopus,
PubMed,
Web
Science
databases.
4952
papers
published
from
January
2013
August
2024
were
retrieved
at
end
selection
process,
40
studies
included.
Clear
description
methodology
used
for
detection;
relevance
or
species,
their
parts,
intended
consumption;
assessment
Higher
number
China,
17,
Italy
6
studies.
The
most
detected
PFOA
PFOS.
PFOS
was
maximum
concentration
about
ng/g
2.5
ng/g,
muscles
cow
pork,
respectively.
Among
animal
products,
contaminated
higher
than
100
ng/g.
For
PFBS
ranged
35
up
45
In
vegetables,
highest
per-
polyfluoroalkyl
root,
fruit,
leaf
vegetables
60
as
PFBA.
Daily
Intake
(DI)
values
toddlers,
whereas
lowest
adult
population.
Concerning
total
diet,
DI
30
(ng/kg
bw/day)
90
bw/day).
widespread
PFAS,
need
new
strategies
reduce
chains,
emphasized.
Gaps
legislation
limits
detection
methods
also
noted.
ACS ES&T Water,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
4(7), P. 2968 - 2980
Published: June 11, 2024
Per-
and
polyfluoroalkyl
substances
(PFAS)
make
up
a
diverse
group
of
industrially
derived
organic
chemicals
that
are
significant
concern
due
to
their
detrimental
effects
on
human
health
ecosystems.
Although
other
technologies
available
for
removing
PFAS,
adsorption
remains
viable
effective
method.
Accordingly,
the
current
study
reported
novel
type
graphene
oxide
(GO)-based
adsorbent
tested
removal
performance
toward
PFAS
from
water.
Among
eight
adsorbents
tested,
GO
modified
by
cationic
surfactant,
cetyltrimethylammonium
chloride
(CTAC),
GO-CTAC
was
found
be
best,
showing
an
almost
100%
all
11
tested.
The
kinetics
were
best
described
pseudo-second-order
model,
indicating
rapid
adsorption.
isotherm
data
well
supported
Toth
suggesting
onto
involved
complex
interactions.
Detailed
characterization
using
scanning
electron
microscopy-energy
dispersive
X-ray
spectroscopy,
Fourier
transform
infrared,
thermogravimetric
analysis,
diffraction,
photoelectron
spectroscopy
confirmed
proposed
mechanisms,
including
electrostatic
hydrophobic
Interestingly,
not
influenced
solution
pH,
ionic
strength,
or
natural
matter.
Furthermore,
efficiency
at
in
river
water
demonstrated
could
suitable
capturing
real
surface
