ACCELERATING. FOREVER CHEMICALS. ELIMINATION.

Lummus Technology announced the successful startup and operation of its PFAS destruction demonstration unit. The at-scale, commercial-ready system uses a combination of advanced technology from Lummus and Element Six (E6) to destroy PFAS, also known as “forever chemicals.”

Australian company EPOC Enviro is pleased to announce the approval of its foam fractionation patent by IP Australia, securing exclusive rights for SAFF® technology Down Under through to December 2038.

A study led by James Tour, the T.T. and W.F. Chao Professor of Chemistry and professor of materials science and nanoengineering, and graduate student Phelecia Scotland unveils a method that not only eliminates PFAS from water systems but also transforms waste into high-value graphene, offering a cost-effective and sustainable approach to environmental remediation.

The newly engineered processes will boost domestic ion exchange resin production by 30% in 2025 compared to 2024. This strategic investment reinforces ResinTech’s commitment to solving modern contamination challenges, including the removal of PFAS, lead, and pharmaceuticals.

The invention relates to a fluorine-free flame-retardant PC resin composition, and a preparation method and application thereof. The resin composition comprises, by weight, 85-92 parts of PC resin, 5-8 parts of phosphazene flame retardant, 2-4 parts of flexibilizer, 2-4 parts of fumed silica, 1-3 parts of multi-wall Carbon Nano Tube (CNT),

The application provides a fluorine-free oil-proof agent, a preparation method and application thereof, and belongs to the technical field of textile assistants. The fluorine-free oil-proof agent is prepared by reacting fluorine-free oleophobic monomers with hydrophobic silica aerogel particles, wherein the fluorine-free oleophobic monomers have umbrella-shaped liquid characteristics, and the hydrophobic silica aerogel particles have a three-dimensional porous network structure. The fluorine-free oil-proofing agent can endow fabrics with good oil-proofing effect.

This water repellant composition includes a non-fluorinated polymer (?) containing constituent units derived from a (meth)acrylic acid ester monomer (A1) represented by general formula (A-1) and constituent units derived from a compound (A2) represented by general formula (A-2), and a silicone resin (?). [In formula (A-1), R1 represents hydrogen or a methyl group, and R2 represents

The invention relates to a fluorine-free flame-retardant PC/ABS resin composition, a preparation method and application thereof, wherein the resin composition comprises, by weight, 70-90 parts of PC resin, 5-10 parts of ABS resin, 8-12 parts of phosphazene flame retardant, 2-5 parts of toughening ag

Here researchers disclose a protocol that converts multiple classes of PFAS, including the fluoroplastics polytetrafluoroethylene and polyvinylidene fluoride, into high-value fluorochemicals. To achieve this, PFASs were reacted with potassium phosphate salts under solvent-free mechanochemical conditions, a mineralization process enabling fluorine recovery as KF and K2PO3F for fluorination chemistry.

PFAS are widely used in textiles for their hydrophobic properties but pose environmental risks due to their persistence and toxicity. This review explores natural-based hydrophobic coatings, such as waxes, fatty acids, and natural polymers, assessing their potential as sustainable PFAS alternatives.

This study develops an online database documenting PFAS applications, their functions, and 530 potential alternatives. While suitable substitutes exist for 40 applications, 83 remain without alternatives, requiring further research.

This article explores the design of PFAS-free low surface energy (LSE) additives as alternatives to hazardous perfluoroalkyl substances. It highlights chemical principles for developing non-fluorinated surfactants and polymeric coatings for applications like microemulsification, firefighting foams, and hydrophobic surfaces. With the phase-out of PFAS, research is advancing toward sustainable, effective substitutes to maintain low surface tension and energy in industrial applications.