Environmental Chemistry Division, Environmental Science Department, Faculty of Science, Port Said University, Port Said, Egypt.
Egyptian Propylene and Polypropylene Company (EPPC), Port-Said, Egypt.
Environ Monit Assess. 2024 Nov 18;196(12):1209. doi: 10.1007/s10661-024-13334-2.
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), a class of man-made chemicals, possess unique properties that have rendered them indispensable in various industries and consumer goods. However, their extensive use and persistence in the environment have raised concerns about their potential repercussions on human health and the ecosystem. This review provides insights into the sources, occurrence, transformation, impacts, fate, monitoring, and remediation strategies for PFAS. Once released into the environment, these chemicals undergo intricate transformation processes, such as degradation, bioaccumulation, and biomagnification, which result in their far-reaching distribution and persistence. Their chemical stability results in persistent pollution, with far-reaching ecological and human health implications. Remediation strategies for PFAS are still in their infancy, and researchers are exploring innovative and sustainable methods for treating contaminated environments. Promising technologies such as adsorption, biodegradation, and electrochemical oxidation have shown the potential to remove PFAS from contaminated sites, yet the search for more efficient and sustainable solutions continues. In conclusion, this review emphasizes the urgent need for continued research and innovation to address the global environmental challenge posed by PFAS. As we move forward, it is imperative to prioritize sustainable solutions that minimize the detrimental consequences of these substances on human health and the environment.
全氟和多氟烷基物质（PFAS）是一类人造化学品，具有独特的性质，使其在各个行业和消费品中不可或缺。然而，它们的广泛使用和在环境中的持久性引起了人们对其对人类健康和生态系统潜在影响的关注。本综述提供了有关 PFAS 的来源、出现、转化、影响、命运、监测和修复策略的见解。这些化学物质一旦释放到环境中，就会经历复杂的转化过程，如降解、生物积累和生物放大，从而导致它们广泛分布和持久存在。它们的化学稳定性导致了持久的污染，对生态和人类健康产生了深远的影响。PFAS 的修复策略仍处于起步阶段，研究人员正在探索处理污染环境的创新和可持续方法。有前途的技术，如吸附、生物降解和电化学氧化，已经显示出从污染场地去除 PFAS 的潜力，但仍在继续寻找更有效和可持续的解决方案。总之，本综述强调了继续研究和创新以应对 PFAS 带来的全球环境挑战的紧迫性。在我们前进的过程中，必须优先考虑可持续的解决方案，最大限度地减少这些物质对人类健康和环境的不利影响。
