Per-
and
polyfluoroalkyl
substances
(PFAS)
are
common
contaminants
of
drinking
water
globally.
Due
to
their
large
number
diversity,
extractable
organofluorine
(EOF)
has
been
employed
as
a
sum
parameter
measurement
capture
known
unknown
PFAS
in
environmental
samples.
However,
current
methods
for
determining
EOF
perform
poorly
trifluoroacetic
acid
(TFA)
provide
limited
insights
into
the
nature
unidentified
fluorine
occurring
To
address
this,
we
developed
validated
solid-phase
extraction
procedure
determination
with
improved
TFA
recovery,
which
removes
and/or
accounts
different
species
inorganic
fluorine.
The
method
produces
two
fractions:
one
containing
mostly
polar
fluorinated
(e.g.,
TFA,
tetrafluoroborate,
trifluoromethanesulfonate)
another
longer-chain
PFAS.
Hexafluorophosphate
was
distributed
across
both
fractions.
Application
Stockholm
revealed
closed
mass
balance
fraction
I,
predominantly
(93%)
consisting
TFA.
In
II,
however,
67%
unidentified,
pointing
substance(s)
similar
physical–chemical
properties
this
perfluorooctanesulfonate).
addition
providing
clues
identifying
EOF,
improves
estimation
"PFAS
Total"
comparison
limits
under
European
Drinking
Water
Directive.
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: July 8, 2024
Abstract
Lithium-ion
batteries
(LiBs)
are
used
globally
as
a
key
component
of
clean
and
sustainable
energy
infrastructure,
emerging
LiB
technologies
have
incorporated
class
per-
polyfluoroalkyl
substances
(PFAS)
known
bis-perfluoroalkyl
sulfonimides
(bis-FASIs).
PFAS
recognized
internationally
recalcitrant
contaminants,
subset
which
to
be
mobile
toxic,
but
little
is
about
environmental
impacts
bis-FASIs
released
during
manufacture,
use,
disposal.
Here
we
demonstrate
that
concentrations
proximal
manufacturers,
ecotoxicity,
treatability
comparable
such
perfluorooctanoic
acid
now
prohibited
highly
regulated
worldwide,
confirm
the
sector
an
unrecognized
potentially
growing
source
international
release.
Results
underscore
infrastructure
merit
scrutiny
ensure
reduced
CO
2
emissions
not
achieved
at
expense
increasing
global
releases
persistent
organic
pollutants.
The Science of The Total Environment,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
960, P. 178240 - 178240
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
This
review
follows
the
PRISMA
guidelines
to
provide
a
systematic
of
115
peer
reviewed
articles
that
used
non-targeted
analysis
(NTA)
methods
detect
per-
and
polyfluoroalkylated
substances
(PFAS).
literature
highlights
significant
positive
impact
NTA
in
understanding
PFAS
environment.
Within
geographical
bias
exists,
with
most
studies
(∼60
%)
conducted
United
States
China.
Future
other
regions
(such
as
South
America
Africa)
are
needed
gain
more
global
understanding.
More
research
is
required
marine
environments
atmosphere,
current
focus
mainly
on
freshwater,
groundwater,
soil,
sediments.
The
majority
measuring
environment,
rather
than
commercial
products
(with
exception
AFFF).
Non-lethal
blood
sampling
has
been
successful
for
humans
wildlife,
but
additional
biomonitoring
exposed
cohorts
understand
health
risks
biotransformation
pathways.
mostly
use
liquid
chromatography
negative
ionisation,
which
biases
towards
detection
specific
PFAS.
Despite
improvements
data
reporting
quality
assurance
control
(QA/QC)
procedures,
factors
such
false
rates
often
overlooked,
many
workflows
remain
highly
subjective.
Perfluoroalkyl
carboxylic
acids
(PFCAs)
perfluoroalkyl
sulfonic
(PFSAs)
detected
classes,
identified
over
80
%
studies,
common
routine
monitoring.
However,
our
>1000
from
total
382
different
300
classes
found
fewer
5
studies.
variety
present
limitations
relying
solely
targeted
methods.
monitoring
programs
regulations
would
benefit
considering
comprehensive
information
Critical Reviews in Environmental Science and Technology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
54(17), P. 1285 - 1305
Published: Jan. 22, 2024
Lithium-ion
batteries
(LIBs)
industry
is
expanding
rapidly
in
the
context
of
addressing
challenge
climate
change
and
energy
crisis.
As
a
technology-intensive
product,
large
number
new
synthetic
chemicals
are
applied
LIBs
production.
Organic
fluorine
additives
added
multiple
components
LIBs,
many
these
novel
per-and
polyfluoroalkyl
substances
(with
fully
fluorinated
methyl
or
methylene
carbon
atom),
here,
this
work
we
referred
to
kind
compounds
as
LIB-PFAS.
LIB-PFAS
may
cause
high
exposure
personnel
contact
with
materials
during
production
disposal
processes,
thus
posing
potential
health
risks
occupational
workers.
The
general
population
can
be
exposed
when
they
released
into
surrounding
air,
soil,
water.
In
order
assess
associated
LIB-PFAS,
review
systematically
summarizes
chemical
structures,
analytical
methods,
possible
emission
routes
human
pathways,
their
bioaccumulation,
distribution,
elimination
behaviors
humans,
existing
toxicity
data
particular,
screening
identification
methods
for
57
discussed,
well
investigation
processes
manufacturing
LIB.
Although
available
scientific
still
limited,
provide
an
insightful
view
perspective
further
research
on
environmental
impacts
The
application
of
aqueous
film-forming
foams
(AFFFs)
has
caused
considerable
per-
and
polyfluoroalkyl
substances
(PFAS)
pollution
in
the
environment.
Soil
serves
as
a
long-term
source
PFAS
for
adjacent
groundwater
surface
water,
but
lack
extractable
organofluorine
(EOF)
mass
balance
data
AFFF-impacted
soils
may
lead
to
an
underestimation
contamination.
This
study
analyzed
ten
soil
samples
from
three
sites
Sweden,
using
alkaline
extraction
followed
by
acidic
extraction.
fractions
were
subjected
further
cleanup
separately
target,
suspect
screening,
EOF
analysis
evaluate
efficiencies
different
reveal
remaining
unknown
soils.
Total
target
concentrations
ranged
33.0
2.40
×
104
ng/g
dry
weight.
Thirty-six
identified
screening.
Considerable
amounts
zwitterionic
cationic
(up
58%)
fraction,
while
>95%
anionic
found
fraction.
was
conducted
on
first
time.
high
proportion
unexplained
65%)
indicated
necessity
future
investigation
comprehensively
understand
their
fate
risk.
Environmental Science & Technology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
58(42), P. 18980 - 18991
Published: Oct. 11, 2024
Amidst
tightening
regulations,
the
proliferation
of
next-generation
per-
and
polyfluoroalkyl
substances
(PFAS)
necessitates
a
deeper
understanding
their
environmental
fate
potential
risks.
Here,
we
conducted
comprehensive
assessment
PFAS
in
water
sediment
Taihu
Lake,
incorporating
both
nontarget
target
screening,
seasonal
geographical
variation
analysis,
risk
prioritization.
A
total
58
from
13
classes
were
identified,
revealing
complex
contamination.
In
addition
to
short-chain
perfluoroalkyl
carboxylates
(PFCAs)
sulfonates
(PFSAs),
bis(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)imide
(Ntf2)
perfluoro-2,5-dimethyl-3,6-dioxo-heptanoic
acid
(C7
HFPO-TA)
exhibited
relatively
high
concentrations
water,
with
median
values
21.7
5.72
ng/L,
respectively.
Seasonal
analysis
revealed
elevated
levels
C7
HFPO-TA,
Ntf2,
perfluorohexanoic
(PFHxA)
northeastern
areas,
suggesting
transport
via
diversion
project.
Multicriteria
prioritization
identified
four
priority
(Ntf2,
PFHxA,
perfluorooctanoic
(PFOA))
two
(hexafluoropropylene
oxide
dimer
(HFPO-DA)
PFHxA)
sediment.
Overall,
this
study
Ntf2
HFPO-TA
as
underscoring
urgent
necessity
evaluating
risks
associated
these
emerging
PFAS.
Environmental Science & Technology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
58(49), P. 21393 - 21410
Published: Nov. 13, 2024
Per-
and
polyfluoroalkyl
substances
(PFASs)
are
a
large
group
of
anthropogenic
fluorinated
chemicals.
Ultrashort-chain
perfluoroalkyl
acids
(PFAAs)
have
recently
gained
attention
due
to
their
prevalence
in
the
environment
increasing
environmental
concerns.
In
this
review,
we
established
literature
database
from
1990
2024,
encompassing
biological
concentrations
(>3,500
concentration
records)
five
historically
overlooked
ultrashort-chain
PFAAs
(perfluoroalkyl
carboxylic
sulfonic
with
less
than
4
carbons):
trifluoroacetic
acid
(TFA),
perfluoropropanoic
(PFPrA),
trifluoromethanesulfonic
(TFMS),
perfluoroethanesulfonate
(PFEtS),
perfluoropropanesulfonate
(PFPrS).
Our
data
mining
analysis
reveal
that
(1)
globally
distributed
various
environments
including
water
bodies,
solid
matrices,
air,
usually
higher
those
longer-chain
compounds;
(2)
TFA,
most
extensively
studied
PFAA,
shows
consistent
upward
trend
surface
water,
rainwater,
air
over
past
three
decades;
(3)
present
organisms,
plants,
wildlife,
human
blood,
serum,
urine,
sometimes
similar
compounds.
The
current
state
knowledge
regarding
sources
fate
TFA
other
is
also
reviewed.
Amid
global
urgency
regulate
PFASs,
particularly
as
countries
worldwide
intensified
such
efforts,
critical
review
will
inform
scientific
research
regulatory
policies.
Eco-Environment & Health,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
3(3), P. 355 - 368
Published: June 27, 2024
The
detection
of
per-
and
polyfluoroalkyl
substances
(PFAS)
in
water
presents
a
significant
challenge
for
developing
countries,
requiring
urgent
attention.
This
review
focuses
on
understanding
the
emergence
PFAS
drinking
water,
health
concerns,
removal
strategies
systems
countries.
indicates
need
more
studies
to
be
conducted
many
nations
due
limited
information
environmental
status
fate
PFAS.
consequences
are
enormous
cannot
overemphasized.
Efforts
ongoing
legislate
national
standard
water.
Currently,
there
few
known
mitigation
efforts
from
African
contrast
several
Asia.
Therefore,
is
an
develop
economically
viable
techniques
that
could
integrated
into
large-scale
operations
remove
region.
However,
despite
success
achieved
with
removing
long-chain
required
eliminating
short-chain
moieties
Journal of Separation Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
47(15)
Published: Aug. 1, 2024
Poly-
and
perfluoroalkyl
substances
(PFAS)
are
a
class
of
persistent
organic
pollutants
whose
high
stability
appreciable
water
solubility
have
led
to
near-global
contamination.
PFAS
bioaccumulative
toxins
that
been
linked
myriad
disorders
detected
nearly
universally
in
human
blood.
Liquid
chromatography-tandem
mass
spectrometry
is
the
most
frequent
method
used
for
quantitation,
though
this
typically
only
measures
few
dozen
>14
000
known
has
shown
account
small
portion
total
fluorine
present.
Sum
parameter
methods
such
as
total,
extractable,
adsorbable
emerged
alternative
measurements
determination.
Combustion
ion
chromatography
become
preferred
organofluorine
measurement
where
sorbent
or
extract
containing
combusted
emitted
hydrofluoric
acid
(HF)
measure
cumulative
Herein
we
critically
review
types
measurement,
their
separation
from
sample
matrix,
key
parameters
analytical
instrument
affect
sensitivity,
reproducibility,
recovery
with
regards
analysis.