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Purification method removes PFAS from water while transforming waste into high-value graphene

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Rice University researchers have developed an innovative solution to a pressing environmental challenge: removing and destroying per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances ( PFAS ), commonly called "forever chemicals" The researchers applied a high voltage to generate temperatures exceeding 3,000 degrees Celsius in under one second.

The intense heat breaks down the strong carbon-fluorine bonds in PFAS , converting them into inert, nontoxic fluoride salts.

Simultaneously, the GAC is upcycled into graphene, a valuable material used in industries ranging from electronics to construction.

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