TNPSC Thervupettagam

Origin of forever chemicals

August 25 , 2024 14 hrs 0 min 9 0
  • American researchers have found a method to be able to trace the origin and the destination of forever chemicals.
  • These chemicals that are scientifically known as per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).
  • They are generally useful in applications such as water-proofing, heat resistance, detergents, food packaging and non-stick technologies.
  • They are known to stay in the environment virtually forever and contribute to environmental degradation which adversely impacts the health of all organisms including human beings.

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