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Safe and sustainable by design PFAS-free coatings for textile, packaging and kitchenware

TORNADO project is moving to new PFAS-free coatings with water and oil repellence, following safe and environmentally friendly solutions.

19 June 2025 | Technology Development

PFAS-eating bacteria discovered in Veneto soil

The research team, from Universita Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, took soil samples from Vicenza to isolate and identify promising microorganisms that may be capable of degrading PFAS. They combined classical microbiology techniques for the isolation of bacteria of interest with metabarcoding, a molecular biology technique used to identify multiple species from a mixed DNA sample.

17 June 2025 | Technology Development

Breakthrough catalyst breaks down PFAS in coatings

Researchers at Goethe University Frankfurt have developed a novel boron-based catalyst that degrades PFAS – so-called ‘forever chemicals’ – under mild conditions, offering a promising route to reducing environmental contamination from fluorinated substances.

12 June 2025 | Technology Development

Microban International Unveils H2O Shield, a Portfolio of PFAS-Free Water-Resistant Textile Technologies

Microban International, announced the launch of H?O Shield, a PFAS- and PFOS-free water-resistant finish portfolio for textiles. This technology represents Microban’s first expansion outside of its traditional antimicrobial and odor control offerings, marking a significant growth of its capabilities.

09 June 2025 | Product Launch

PFAS could be replaced with safe graphene oxide solution

Northwestern University researchers have developed a new water- and oil-resistant material that could become a safe, viable replacement for harmful plastics and toxic per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in food packaging.

28 May 2025 | Technology Development

LEHVOSS Launches PFAS-Free Tribo Coating, First Adopted by L. Grigoletto

Lehvoss has developed a PFAS-free variant of its Luvocom thermoplastic tribological material for electrostatic powder coating.

20 May 2025 | Technology Development

PPG Launches PFAS-Free Powder Coating with Recycled Plastic to Cut Emissions

PPG's new ENVIROLUXE™ Plus powder coatings eliminate PTFE and incorporate up to 18% recycled plastic (rPET), reducing carbon footprint by up to 30% compared to traditional durable powders without sacrificing performance.

20 May 2025 | Product Launch
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Stantec to design largest PFAS treatment system in Northwestern US

Stantec has been selected by the City of Vancouver, Washington, to design a PFAS treatment system for Water Station 4. The facility will treat up to 12.2 million gallons of water per day and marks one of the region’s largest PFAS treatment projects.

30 April 2025 | Market Development

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