A recent study has identified a group of bacteria capable of breaking down carbon-fluorine bonds in PFASs, offering hope for innovative environmental cleanup strategies.
The discovery is significant not only for indicating that microbes can tackle these complex pollutants but also for suggesting that bioremediation could be scaled for practical use.
Research shows that PFASs are linked to serious health issues, including thyroid disease and kidney cancer, raising urgent concerns about their prevalence in everyday products.
Traditional PFAS destruction methods are costly and only effective in controlled environments, highlighting the need for alternative approaches such as harnessing the power of bacteria.
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