All PFAS articles
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NewsCan we have a world without PFAS?
Chemistry World spoke to Rudy Dams, a former 3M scientist, about our uneasy relationship with PFAS, proposed bans and the search for alternatives
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BusinessNew York state sues chemical companies over PFAS pollution
Lawsuit alleges 3M, Chemours, DuPont and others knowingly sold polluting products, and seeks damages and cleanup cost payments
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ResearchRemediating PFAS pollution in Europe could cost €100 billion a year
Analysis highlights the enormous financial burden of remediating long- and short-chain PFAS contamination
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ResearchPaint in buildings a huge reservoir of PFAS waiting to enter the environment
Decades worth of chemicals stored in paints that have been applied to homes and businesses
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NewsBreakdown product of pesticides and refrigerants may be classed as reproductive toxicant by EU
Development might lead to phaseout of chemicals that release trifluoroacetic acid and puts substantial commercial interests at risk
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BusinessAustralia sues 3M over firefighting foam PFAS contamination
Government claims 3M withheld and misrepresented information about environmental risks
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ResearchLondon’s tap water contains PFAS, but at surprisingly low levels
Data from homes and public fountains across the UK’s capital show that treatment and dilution keep PFAS levels below current safety limits
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BusinessUS officially moves to dismantle drinking water PFAS regulations
If finalised, the new rules will remove limits on four substances and give utilities longer to comply with remaining limits
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NewsThousands of tonnes of hazardous chemicals entered environment due to EU delays
Report claims stalled roadmap has slowed phase-out of flame retardants, bisphenols and other chemicals
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BusinessBursting bubbles break down PFAS
Mantisonix is using ultrasound to destroy fluorochemical pollutants in water
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CareersInnovative SMEs and start-ups can be the Change Makers we need to tackle PFAS
The Royal Society of Chemistry is offering support to early-stage ventures that aim to solve problems associated with forever chemicals
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OpinionLetters: March 2026
Readers discuss the long-lasting effects of sabotage, a mix-up of Maxes, and how PFAS regulations might affect inhalers
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NewsPFAS waxes found on skis and snowboards lead to three Olympic disqualifications
Athletes excluded for first time for materials doping with ‘forever chemicals’ since the prohibition took effect three years ago
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OpinionProbing PFAS policies in the UK and EU
The UK has set out its approach to regulating fluorochemicals, and the EU has projected the savings from a proposed ban
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NewsUK government sets out plan to tackle PFAS threat
Report accepts that regulation is needed, but warns transition away from PFAS will take time
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ResearchEmbodying polymer chemistry with a purpose by upcycling plastics and trapping PFAS
For Frank Leibfarth, focussing on reactivity and selectivity helps him bridge the gap between fundamental and applied research
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WebinarTextiles in the age of sustainability: alternative methods for fabric dyeing and treatment
Learn about advances in sustainability of textile production
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OpinionInhaler propellant switch is worth the effort
Memories of a year spent testing new inhaler valve designs
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NewsPFAS spring new surprise as some are far more acidic than thought
The acid dissociation constants for some PFAS are significantly lower than past metrics have indicated, with implications for their persistence and spread
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BusinessChemours ordered to immediately limit PFAS emissions into Ohio River
US judge grants injunction to reduce Gen-X discharges from West Virginia plant to permitted levels