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Scientists in Japan have developed a technique that totally breaks down treated "forever chemicals" overnight using common equipment. It even allows one beneficial element, fluorine, to be recycled. Forever chemicals, formally known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), are synthetic compounds used in several common fabrication processes. Firefighting foams, non-stick cookware, durable textiles, cosmetics, and some pesticides rely on PFAS, which control how those materials interact with water. Unfortunately, these compounds leach into the water supply and they are highly persistent.
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