Forward Thinking PFAS Solutions: From Waste Remediation to Safer Alternatives
CME Department Seminar
June 11, 2025
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM America/Chicago
Presenter: Mohamed (Moha) Ateia Ibrahim,PhD, U.S. EPA
Location: ERF, 1047
Abstract: Separating PFAS from water and ultimately degrading them into products that lack carbon-fluorine bonds will be important for decontaminating our water resources. Yet conventional treatment methods have critical deficiencies, such as low affinity toward short-chain PFAS, and are impacted by background organic and inorganic constituents. This talk will cover some of the emerging technologies that show promise to solve some of these challenges. Meanwhile, new chemical formulations are being tested to replace PFAS-containing fire-fighting foams in several applications. Investigating the impacts of novel PFAS-free foams on environmental and human health is necessary to ensure they are safer than PFAS foams and prevent a potential global widespread contamination in the future. This talk will also highlight the proactive approaches that we are proposing to allow making evidence-based decisions regarding the safe implementation of the new alternative chemicals.
Date posted
May 16, 2025
Date updated
May 16, 2025