Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) as Environmental Contaminants: Materials and Technologies for Advancements in Water and Soil Remediation offers a comprehensive examination of the challenges posed by PFAS contamination and the innovative solutions available for remediation. This book delves into the chemical properties, toxicity mechanisms, and environmental persistence of PFAS, while exploring advanced remediation technologies such as adsorption, catalysis (e.g., chemical oxidation, sonocatalysis, and photocatalysis), and phytoremediation. By consolidating current knowledge and showcasing new approaches, this book equips readers with the tools necessary to address PFAS contamination effectively, advancing research and practice in environmental health and safety. It also highlights emerging materials like metal-organic frameworks and activated carbons that enhance remediation efforts, providing practical insights and case studies throughout.
1. Part 1: Introduction and environmental occurrence and toxicity - p. P1 2. Chapter 1. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in drinking water: occurrence, health risks, and regulatory frameworks - p. 3 3. Chapter 2. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in soil and plants - p. 25 4. Chapter 3. Environmental mixtures, exposure pathways, and ecotoxicological risks of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances: a special focus on the aquatic environment - p. 61 5. Chapter 4. Microplastics as carriers of per- and polyfluoroalkyl compounds - p. 85 6. Part 2: Remediation technologies - p. P99 7. Chapter 5. Adsorption-based per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances remediation technologies: principles and applications - p. 101 8. Chapter 6. Photocatalysis as an advanced per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances remediation technique - p. 131 9. Chapter 7. Sonication-induced catalytic approaches for PFAS degradation in aqueous systems - p. 151 10. Chapter 8. Electrochemical oxidation of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances: treatment mechanisms, electrode materials, and future directions - p. 183 11. Chapter 9. Remediation of PFAS-contaminated soils: Current and emerging technologies - p. 215 12. Chapter 10. Advanced oxidation processes for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances remediation in contaminated soils - p. 237 13. Chapter 11. Phytoremediation of PFAS contaminated soils - p. 257 14. Part 3: Materials for PFAS remediation - p. P273 15. Chapter 12. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances removal through separation of wastewater foams - p. 275 16. Chapter 13. Emerging approaches for Per and polyfluoroalkyl substances removal by using clay minerals - p. 295 17. Chapter 14. Zeolites for adsorptive and catalytic per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances remediation - p. 319 18. Chapter 15. Metal–organic frameworks for the remediation of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances - p. 343 19. Chapter 16. Activated carbon for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances remediation: properties, mechanisms, challenges, and future directions - p. 365 20. Chapter 17. Biochar for the remediation of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances - p. 387 21. Chapter 18. Metal oxides: solid scaffolding for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances removal - p. 409 22. Chapter 19. Minerals/metal oxide-based photocatalysts for degradation/removal of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances from water - p. 431 23. Chapter 20. Membrane processes and materials for remediation of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances from water and wastewater - p. 467 24. Part 4: Policy and regulation - p. P497 25. Chapter 21. Regulatory approaches to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substance contamination in the United States and Canada - p. 499 26. Chapter 22. Regulatory frameworks for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in Australia and the European Union - p. 557 27. Chapter 23. Regulatory approaches to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in Asia: implications for remediation, enforcement, and public health - p. 601 28. Index - p. 663
Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) as Environmental Contaminants: Materials and Technologies for Advancements in Water and Soil Remediation offers a comprehensive examination of the challenges posed by PFAS contamination and the innovative solutions available for remediation. This book delves into the chemical properties, toxicity mechanisms, and environmental persistence of PFAS, while exploring advanced remediation technologies such as adsorption, catalysis (e.g., chemical oxidation, sonocatalysis, and photocatalysis), and phytoremediation. By consolidating current knowledge and showcasing new approaches, this book equips readers with the tools necessary to address PFAS contamination effectively, advancing research and practice in environmental health and safety. It also highlights emerging materials like metal-organic frameworks and activated carbons that enhance remediation efforts, providing practical insights and case studies throughout.
1. Part 1: Introduction and environmental occurrence and toxicity - p. P1 2. Chapter 1. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in drinking water: occurrence, health risks, and regulatory frameworks - p. 3 3. Chapter 2. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in soil and plants - p. 25 4. Chapter 3. Environmental mixtures, exposure pathways, and ecotoxicological risks of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances: a special focus on the aquatic environment - p. 61 5. Chapter 4. Microplastics as carriers of per- and polyfluoroalkyl compounds - p. 85 6. Part 2: Remediation technologies - p. P99 7. Chapter 5. Adsorption-based per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances remediation technologies: principles and applications - p. 101 8. Chapter 6. Photocatalysis as an advanced per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances remediation technique - p. 131 9. Chapter 7. Sonication-induced catalytic approaches for PFAS degradation in aqueous systems - p. 151 10. Chapter 8. Electrochemical oxidation of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances: treatment mechanisms, electrode materials, and future directions - p. 183 11. Chapter 9. Remediation of PFAS-contaminated soils: Current and emerging technologies - p. 215 12. Chapter 10. Advanced oxidation processes for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances remediation in contaminated soils - p. 237 13. Chapter 11. Phytoremediation of PFAS contaminated soils - p. 257 14. Part 3: Materials for PFAS remediation - p. P273 15. Chapter 12. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances removal through separation of wastewater foams - p. 275 16. Chapter 13. Emerging approaches for Per and polyfluoroalkyl substances removal by using clay minerals - p. 295 17. Chapter 14. Zeolites for adsorptive and catalytic per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances remediation - p. 319 18. Chapter 15. Metal–organic frameworks for the remediation of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances - p. 343 19. Chapter 16. Activated carbon for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances remediation: properties, mechanisms, challenges, and future directions - p. 365 20. Chapter 17. Biochar for the remediation of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances - p. 387 21. Chapter 18. Metal oxides: solid scaffolding for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances removal - p. 409 22. Chapter 19. Minerals/metal oxide-based photocatalysts for degradation/removal of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances from water - p. 431 23. Chapter 20. Membrane processes and materials for remediation of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances from water and wastewater - p. 467 24. Part 4: Policy and regulation - p. P497 25. Chapter 21. Regulatory approaches to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substance contamination in the United States and Canada - p. 499 26. Chapter 22. Regulatory frameworks for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in Australia and the European Union - p. 557 27. Chapter 23. Regulatory approaches to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in Asia: implications for remediation, enforcement, and public health - p. 601 28. Index - p. 663
