Proteins as adsorbents for PFAS removal from water
Erik T. Hernandez, Byungjin Koo, Laura E. Sofen, Radhesh Amin, Riley K. Togashi, Arya I. Lall, Daryl J. Gisch, Brandon Kern, Mark A. Rickard, Matthew B. Francis
Abstract
A series of proteins is evaluated for the binding of both short- and long-chain perfluoroalkyl substances. Such data can guide the removal of these persistent environmental contaminants and clarify the nature of their interactions with biomolecules.
Topics & Concepts
AdsorptionBiomoleculeEnvironmental chemistryChemistryContaminationBiochemistryOrganic chemistryBiologyEcologyPer- and polyfluoroalkyl substances researchToxic Organic Pollutants ImpactAtmospheric chemistry and aerosols