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California university researchers find bacteria that destroys some PFAS
Bacteria found in soil can break down certain class of forever chemicals
June 2, 2023 By Ground Water Canada

Riverside, Calif. – Scientists at the University of California have discovered a pair of bacteria species found in soil that break down a class of “forever chemicals,” or PFAS. The chemical and environmental engineering researchers say the bacteria destroys a PFAS sub-group which have one or more chlorine atoms within their chemical structure. Technology Networks report | READ MORE
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