Chemists unveil 'hunter-killer' method to capture and destroy PFAS

Researchers have demonstrated a chemistry approach that both captures and breaks down PFAS, the highly durable 'forever chemicals' found in nonstick pans, waterproof jackets, food wrappers and firefighting foam. The method targets the carbon-fluorine bonds that make the substances resistant to degradation and persistent in the environment.

• Approach combines capture and destruction of PFAS in one process
• PFAS appear in cookware, clothing, food packaging and firefighting foam
• Persistence of 'forever chemicals' stems from carbon-fluorine bonds