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Firefighting aqueous film forming foam composition, properties and toxicity: a review
Global warming and urbanization are likely to increase fires in natural and urbanized areas, requiring advanced fire management techniques such as...
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Perfluorooctane Sulphonic Acid (PFOS), Its Salts, and Perfluorooctane Sulphonyl Fluoride (PFOS-F)
Perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) is a representative compound of perfluorinated chemicals known for its exceptional properties, widely used in...
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Perfluoroalkyl substances in umbilical cord blood and blood pressure in offspring: a prospective cohort study
BackgroundHumans are widely exposed to perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), which have been found to be associated with various adverse birth outcomes....
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Occurrence characteristics and health risk assessment of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances from water in residential areas around fluorine chemical industrial areas, China
Recently, identifying the contamination status and assessing the health risk of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) in surface water and...
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Effects of postnatal exposure to phthalate, bisphenol a, triclosan, parabens, and per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances on maternal postpartum depression and infant neurodevelopment: a korean mother-infant pair cohort study
Exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) can promote infant neurodevelopmental impairment and maternal postpartum depression (PPD). However,...
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Industrial sources of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) to a sewershed in Ontario, Canada
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are ubiquitous in the environment despite global regulatory action to restrict their use in industrial...
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Environmental exposure to per- and perfluoroalkyl substances in early pregnancy and newborn anogenital distance: A prospective cohort study
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are persistent, ubiquitous pollutants, and the current epidemiological evidence regarding the impact of in...
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Urine concentrations of perfluoroalkyl acids in children and contributions of dietary factors: a cross-sectional study from Shanghai, China
The production and emission of short-chain perfluoroalkyl acids (PFAAs) has increased over the years to replace long-chain PFAAs, leading to frequent...
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Legacy and emerging poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances in wastewater treatment plant and receiving water: abundance, removal, and potential ecological risk
Poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) are toxic persistent organic pollutants and bioaccumulative chemicals, which affect the environment and...
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Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and immune system-related diseases: results from the Flemish Environment and Health Study (FLEHS) 2008–2014
BackgroundThe successive FLEHS campaigns assess internal exposure to pollutants and associated early biological and health effects in participants of...
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Emerging Petroleum Pollutants and Their Adverse Effects on the Environment
The petroleum sector's contribution to the global economy is significant and remarkable, with a vast spectrum of products utilised in transportation,...
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Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and neurobehavioral function and cognition in adolescents (2010–2011) and elderly people (2014): results from the Flanders Environment and Health Studies (FLEHS)
BackgroundPFAS are persistent, bioaccumulative compounds repelling water, oil and stains which are widely used. There is mounting evidence linking...
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Determinants of maternal and neonatal PFAS concentrations: a review
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are used for their properties such as stain and water resistance. The substances have been associated with...
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Emerging contaminants migration from pipes used in drinking water distribution systems: a review of the scientific literature
Migration of emerging contaminants (ECs) from pipes into water is a global concern due to potential human health effects. Nevertheless, a review of...
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Human exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances and other emerging contaminants in drinking water
A wide range of chemicals was measured in different types of drinking water and urine samples through target and non-target screening (NTS) to...
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Removal of perfluoroalkyl acids from aqueous media by surfactant-modified clinoptilolites
Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) are environmentally persistent, bioaccumulating, and toxic compounds that have attracted global...
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A Review on Distribution and Removal Techniques for Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFASs) in Water and Wastewater
Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) are refractory anthropogenic contaminants which are of high concern for environmental...
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Short-chain and long-chain fluorosurfactants in firefighting foam: a review
Fluorosurfactants are active components of firefighting foams used to extinguish hydrocarbon fires. Nonetheless, the outdoor application of...
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An exposure to endocrine active persistent pollutants and endometriosis — a review of current epidemiological studies
Widespread exposure to persistent pollutants can disrupt the bodies’ natural endocrine functions and contribute to reproductive diseases like...