Researchers at the University of California-Riverside have developed an innovative technique to significantly reduce PFAS substances in water. Detailed in a recent study in the Journal of Hazardous Materials Letters, the method achieved a remarkable 95% breakdown of PFAS in just 45 minutes.
The new approach combines hydrogen and UV light to treat PFAS-contaminated drinking water sources. The process involves infusing hydrogen into the contaminated water, which then releases electrons and particles that attack the robust molecular bonds of PFAS. The application of UV light accelerates this reaction, rapidly disintegrating the toxic chemicals into harmless components.
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