Researchers from Monash University and The Pennsylvania State University, In collaboration with NematiQ, a wholly owned subsidiary of Clean TeQ Water, have developed a novel water filtration membrane that effectively removes small PFAS molecules (a group of man-made chemicals known for their persistence and resistance to breakdown), overcoming a significant challenge faced by conventional water filters.
PFAS cycle. Image credit: Clean TeQ Water
The team designed a beta-cyclodextrin (βCD) modified graphene oxide (GO-βCD) membrane with nanoscale channels that selectively retain PFAS while allowing water to pass through.
PFAS, commonly referred to as ‘forever chemicals,’ are widely used in industrial and consumer products, persisting in the environment and posing potential health risks. PFAS…