Broad-spectrum capture of hundreds of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances from fluorochemical wastewater
Nature Communications,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
16(1)
Опубликована: Фев. 25, 2025
Abstract
Hundreds
of
per-
and
polyfluoroalkyl
substances
(PFAS)
are
present
in
fluorochemical
production
effluents,
existing
adsorption
devices
inadequate
to
address
this
PFAS
challenge
given
their
extreme
structural
diversity.
Here,
we
achieve
the
broad-spectrum
capture
107
from
effluents
using
a
treatment-train
strategy
that
combines
Zn-based
electrocoagulation
(EC)
with
anion-exchange
resin
(AER)
beds.
The
“zero-carbon”
adsorbent,
zinc
hydroxide
flocs
generated
insitu
by
EC,
bulk
removes
log
K
ow
>
4
through
semi-micellar
mechanism
similar
mineral
flotation
achieves
capacities
at
optimal
level
all
reported
adsorbents.
Technical-economic
analysis
life-cycle
environmental
impact
show
coupling
EC
reduces
cost
an
order-of-magnitude
carbon-footprint
70%
compared
AER
beds
alone.
It
is
also
observed
iodinated
PFAS,
some
fluorine
atoms
replaced
iodine
atoms,
exhibit
significantly
improved
selectivity,
which
may
shed
light
on
designing
environmentally-friendly
fluorochemicals.
Язык: Английский
Gestational PFAS Exposure and Newborn Size: The Modifying Effect of Cord Blood Fatty Acids
Environmental Science and Ecotechnology,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
22, С. 100476 - 100476
Опубликована: Авг. 3, 2024
Per-
and
polyfluoroalkyl
substances
(PFASs)
can
disrupt
lipid
metabolism,
changes
in
cord
blood
fatty
acid
composition
have
been
observed
small
newborns.
Emerging
evidence
suggests
that
exposure
to
PFASs
during
pregnancy
is
linked
decreased
newborn
size,
although
the
not
consistent.
The
modifying
effect
of
acids
on
associations
gestational
PFAS
with
size
still
unknown.
Here
we
show
nutritional
status
fetus,
as
indicated
by
level
blood,
mitigates
adverse
effects
newborn.
Our
study
confirms
developmental
identifies
emerging
short-chain
primary
drivers
reduced
despite
their
lower
burden
compared
legacy
PFASs.
Additionally,
find
protective
role
acids,
suggesting
potential
strategies
for
mitigating
detrimental
environmental
exposures
human
health.
findings
provide
new
toxicity
call
further
evaluations
these
pollutants
regulatory
purposes.
Future
studies
should
consider
complex
interaction
between
nutrition
within
body,
particularly
first
thousand
days
life,
promote
lifelong
Язык: Английский
Maternal per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances exposure, cord blood lipidomics and infant anthropometry: A mediation analysis
Environmental Research,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
271, С. 121074 - 121074
Опубликована: Фев. 7, 2025
Язык: Английский
Accelerated placental aging mediated the association between prenatal exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances and small-for-gestational age newborns
Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
299, С. 118338 - 118338
Опубликована: Май 22, 2025
Язык: Английский
Prenatal exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances and sex-specific associations with offspring adiposity at 10 years of age: Metabolic perturbation plays a role
Environment International,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
192, С. 109037 - 109037
Опубликована: Сен. 25, 2024
Per-
and
polyfluoroalkyl
substances
(PFAS)
have
been
suspected
as
potential
environmental
obesogens,
with
several
mechanisms
being
proposed,
including
the
role
of
metabolomics.
However,
current
epidemiological
studies
yielded
inconclusive
findings.
Язык: Английский
Cord plasma metabolomic signatures of prenatal per- and polyfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS) exposures in the Boston birth Cohort
Environment International,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
194, С. 109144 - 109144
Опубликована: Ноя. 15, 2024
Prenatal
per-
and
polyfluoroalkyl
substance
(PFAS)
exposures
are
associated
with
adverse
offspring
health
outcomes,
yet
the
underlying
pathological
mechanisms
unclear.
Cord
blood
metabolomics
can
identify
potentially
important
pathways
prenatal
PFAS
exposures,
providing
mechanistic
insights
that
may
help
explain
PFAS'
long-term
effects.
The
study
included
590
mother-infant
dyads
from
Boston
Birth
Cohort.
We
measured
in
maternal
plasma
samples
collected
24-72
h
after
delivery
metabolites
cord
samples.
used
metabolome-wide
association
studies
pathway
enrichment
analyses
to
individual
PFAS,
quantile-based
g-computation
models
examine
associations
of
mixture.
False
Discovery
Rate
account
for
multiple
comparisons.
found
331
18
were
≥
1
38
mixture,
predominantly
amino
acids
lipids.
Amino
such
as
alanine
lysine
their
pathways,
crucial
energy
generation,
biosynthesis,
bone
health,
effects
on
fetal
growth
restriction.
Carnitines
carnitine
shuttle
pathway,
7
involved
mitochondrial
fatty
acid
β-oxidation,
which
predispose
higher
risks
child
restriction
cardiovascular
diseases.
Lipids,
glycerophospholipids
related
contribute
insulin
resistance
diabetes
by
modulating
transporters
cell
membranes,
participating
β-cell
signaling
inducing
oxidative
damage.
Neurotransmission-related
including
cofactors,
precursors,
neurotransmitters,
neurodevelopment.
observed
stronger
between
males.
This
prospective
birth
cohort
contributes
limited
literature
potential
metabolomic
perturbations
exposures.
Future
needed
replicate
our
findings
link
outcomes.
Язык: Английский
Differential impact of perfluorooctanoic acid and fluorotelomer ethoxylates on placental metabolism in mice
Chemosphere,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
356, С. 141923 - 141923
Опубликована: Апрель 8, 2024
Язык: Английский
Early pregnancy serum PFAS are associated with alterations in the maternal lipidome
Environmental Research,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
263, С. 120183 - 120183
Опубликована: Окт. 18, 2024
Язык: Английский
Considerations for Measurements of Aggregate PFAS Exposure in Precision Environmental Health
ACS Measurement Science Au,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
4(6), С. 620 - 628
Опубликована: Окт. 22, 2024
Per-
and
polyfluoroalkyl
substances
(PFAS)
have
become
a
major
focus
of
research
due
to
their
widespread
environmental
presence
adverse
health
effects
associated
with
human
exposure.
PFAS
include
legacy
emerging
structures
are
characterized
by
range
functional
groups
carbon–fluorine
chains
that
vary
in
length
(from
fewer
than
3
carbons
more
7
carbons).
Research
has
linked
exposure
an
array
concerns,
ranging
from
developmental
reproductive
disorders
immune
system
impairments
increased
risk
certain
cancers.
In
this
new
era
personalized
health,
measuring
markers
biospecimens
is
important
part
public
surveillance.
typically
measured
blood
tissues
using
targeted
approaches,
which
quantify
individual
specific
instrumentation.
The
diversity
complexity
PFAS,
the
limitations
approaches
sheer
number
structures,
absence
publicly
available
analytical
standards
pose
significant
challenges
for
measurement
methodologies.
This
perspective
aims
describe
aggregate
measurements
potential
use
precision
medicine
applications
including
discussion
benefits
these
measurements.
As
organizations,
healthcare
professionals,
look
guidance
regarding
safe
pragmatic
cost-effective
manner,
dynamic
field
science
poised
respond
innovative
technological
solutions
need.
Язык: Английский
Associations of pre- and postnatal per- and polyfluoroalkyl substance exposure with adolescents’ eating behaviors
Environmental Epidemiology,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
8(5), С. e343 - e343
Опубликована: Сен. 26, 2024
Background:
Per-
and
polyfluoroalkyl
substances
(PFAS),
persistent
environmental
chemicals,
may
act
as
obesogens
by
interacting
with
neuroendocrine
pathways
regulating
energy
homeostasis
satiety
signals
influencing
adolescent
eating
behaviors.
Methods:
In
211
HOME
Study
adolescents
(Cincinnati,
OH;
recruited
2003–2006),
we
measured
PFAS
concentrations
in
serum
collected
during
pregnancy,
at
delivery,
ages
3,
8,
12
years.
Caregivers
completed
the
Child
Eating
Behavior
Questionnaire
(CEBQ)
age
12,
calculated
food
approach
avoidance
scores.
Using
quantile-based
g-computation,
estimated
covariate-adjusted
associations
between
a
mixture
of
four
gestational
CEBQ
We
identified
high
(n
=
76,
36%)
low
135,
64%)
longitudinal
exposure
profiles
delivery
years
using
latent
profile
analysis
related
these
to
examined
whether
child
sex
or
physical
activity
modified
associations.
Results:
observed
no
association
Children
higher
had
slightly
scores
(
β
:
0.47,
95%
CI:
−0.27,
1.23)
similar
−0.15,
−0.75,
0.46)
compared
children
lower
profile.
found
some
evidence
that
favorably
emotional
overeating
(interaction
P
value
0.13).
did
not
consistently
modify
any
Conclusions:
Serum
were
linked
behaviors
this
study,
suggesting
alternative
pathways,
such
metabolic
rate,
underlie
previously
childhood
obesity.
Язык: Английский