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Sichuan University
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Academia
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Hi we’re Sichuan University!
Sichuan University researchers are actively studying Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in China, developing detection methods (like Raman spectroscopy), and investigating sources linked to fluorochemical industries, showing widespread detection in Sichuan and concerns about dietary intake exceeding safety limits. Their work involves environmental monitoring in Sichuan, computational analysis of PFAS interactions with biological molecules, and exploring advanced techniques for PFAS identification, connecting industrial pollution to human exposure.
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Oklahoma State University
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Academia
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1890 |
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Hi we’re Oklahoma State University!
Oklahoma State University (OSU) actively addresses PFAS ("forever chemicals") through education via OSU Extension workshops on risks and mitigation, research led by experts developing removal technologies, analysis of local water quality, and partnerships for environmental solutions, recognizing PFAS as a critical issue in consumer products, water, and waste. They provide public resources on detection in everyday items and offer seminars on regulations, remediation, and health impacts, connecting science with practical solutions for Oklahomans.
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PureTrace Labs
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Startup
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2025 |
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Hi we’re PureTrace Labs!
PureTrace Labs is a New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) startup. It has introduced a new, rapid screening technology utilizing paper spray mass spectrometry to detect per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), or "forever chemicals," in various materials within minutes. This method offers a significantly faster alternative to traditional lab testing, which often takes days due to extensive sample preparation.
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International Maritime Organization (IMO)
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Others
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1948 |
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Hi we’re International Maritime Organization (IMO)!
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is implementing a significant ban on Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS), specifically PFOS (Perfluorooctane Sulfonic Acid), in ship firefighting foams, with new SOLAS regulations taking effect January 1, 2026, requiring ships to transition to PFAS-free alternatives to protect marine environments and human health from these persistent "forever chemicals".
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Washington State Department of Ecology
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Government Body
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1970 |
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Hi we’re Washington State Department of Ecology!
The Washington State Department of Ecology adopted amendments to its Safer Products for Washington rule on November 20, 2025, to regulate intentionally added PFAS in consumer products. Effective December 21, 2025, the rule bans intentionally added PFAS in certain product categories and requires reporting for others, with the reporting period starting January 1, 2026.
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European Parliament
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Government Body
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1952 |
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Hi we’re European Parliament!
The European Parliament is actively pushing for broad restrictions on PFAS (forever chemicals), notably by backing a ban in food packaging and supporting a wider ECHA-led proposal to restrict nearly all PFAS uses under REACH, allowing them only where essential, reflecting growing concern over health impacts and a desire for cleaner water and safer products
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NanoFrontier
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Startup
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2025 |
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Hi we’re NanoFrontier!
NanoFrontier is a Japanese startup spun out of Tohoku University, leveraging proprietary nanoparticle technology backed by Japan’s Go-Tech Program to enable low-cost, real-time PFAS (Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances) detection and removal. The company is developing advanced nano-dyes for precise PFAS sensing and nanomaterial-enhanced membranes for efficient filtration, addressing key challenges in treating PFAS-contaminated water.
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Cycle Capital
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Investor
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2009 |
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Hi we’re Cycle Capital!
Cycle Capital, a climate tech VC firm, is actively involved in addressing PFAS ("forever chemicals") contamination through investments, notably co-leading a funding round for Ecofilter Tek, a company developing innovative filtration for PFAS removal, showcasing their commitment to financing solutions for persistent environmental pollutants like PFAS through their platforms like Cycle Momentum and Cycle H2O. Their focus is on funding technologies that provide efficient, less wasteful solutions for water purification, aligning with broader efforts to tackle the global challenge of PFAS pollution.
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