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New federal rules require nearly all harmful PFAS compounds to be removed from drinking water \u2013 a tough challenge with these so-called “forever chemicals.” Professor Yin Wang and Associate Professor Xiaoli Ma, civil & environmental engineering, recently discussed two innovative approaches to improving the efficiency and precision of removal with Spectrum News.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Professor Yin Wang demonstrates how adsorbents are used in PFAS removal. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Ma’s lab is focused on membrane technology, while Wang’s lab works with adsorbents. Both also are contributing to our understanding of PFAS and how prevalent it is in our environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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