Prof. Nanthi Bolan
UWA School of Agriculture and Environment, Australia
Abstract: Poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) are a diverse group of synthetic fluorinated compounds, which are bio-accumulative and toxic to humans and the environment. Aqueous film forming foam (AFFF) used in firefighting is a point source of PFAS input to soil and groundwater. Recently, there have been major concerns about contamination of groundwater sources with PFAS compounds in sites that have been testing AFFF for firefighting. Many studies have detected PFAS compounds in soil and groundwater sources resulting from AFFF used in firefighting sites, especially in defence sites. Incidences of PFAS contamination of soil and groundwater sources have been noticed beyond defence sites that include landfills and wastewater treatment plants. Biosolids and landfills are two other major diffuse sources of PFAS input to soil and groundwater sources. There have been limited research on PFAS compounds from other sources and their subsequent contamination in soil and water resources. This presentation provides an overview on the sources, distribution, toxicity and remediation of PFAS compounds - beyond defence sites.
Host：Associate Prof. Yang Song
Institute of Soil Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences
EEH Early Career Board Member
Time：09:00am Dec 9, 2022 (Beijing time)
Zoom ID: 816 9975 7155
Bilibili: 25002335
