Short-chain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in aquatic systems: Occurrence, impacts and treatment

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Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances in the environment: Terminology, classification, and origins

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Global Distribution of Perfluorooctane Sulfonate in Wildlife

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Adsorption behavior and mechanism of perfluorinated compounds on various adsorbents—A review

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Are PFCAs Bioaccumulative? A Critical Review and Comparison with Regulatory Criteria and Persistent Lipophilic Compounds

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Activation of sawdust biochar with water and wastewater treatment residuals for sorption of perfluorooctanesulfonic acid in water

Mer, K., Arachchilage, P. W., Tao, W., & Egiebor, N. O. (2024) · Chemosphere · doi:10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.142160 · Cited by 22

Prevalent Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFASs) Pollution in Freshwater Basins in China: A Short Review

Zhang, J., Liu, J., Jin, R., Qiao, Y., Mao, J., & Wang, Z. (2025) · Toxics · doi:10.3390/toxics13020135 · Cited by 23

Photocatalytic innovations in PFAS removal: Emerging trends and advances

Tabatabaei, M., Cho, D.-W., Fahad, S., Jeong, D., & Hwang, J.-H. (2025) · The Science of The Total Environment · doi:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2025.179567 · Cited by 23

Pore structure modulation and surface functionalization boosted adsorption of PFAS on porous carbon: Experimental and theoretical investigations

Zhang, B., Moriyama, D., Herath, T. M., Zhao, H., Bai, Y., Dang, Y., Liu, W., Kato, H., Yamamoto, K., Mochizuki, Y., et al. (2025) · Journal of Hazardous Materials · doi:10.1016/j.jhazmat.2025.140063 · Cited by 22

Active site regulated Z-scheme MIL-101(Fe)/Bi 2 WO 6 /Fe( iii ) with the synergy of hydrogen peroxide and visible-light-driven photo-Fenton degradation of organic contaminants

Song, R., Yao, J., Yang, M., Ye, Z., Xie, Z., & Zeng, X. (2022) · Nanoscale · doi:10.1039/d1nr07915h · Cited by 22

Suspect Screening and Nontargeted Analysis of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances in a Lake Ontario Food Web

Ren, J., Fernando, S., Hopke, P. K., Holsen, T. M., & Crimmins, B. S. (2022) · Environmental Science & Technology · doi:10.1021/acs.est.2c04321 · Cited by 23

Recent advances in the remediation of perfluoroalkylated and polyfluoroalkylated contaminated sites

Marquínez-Marquínez, A. N., Loor-Molina, N. S., Quiroz-Fernández, L. S., Maddela, N. R., Luque, R., & Rodríguez-Díaz, J. M. (2022) · Environmental Research · doi:10.1016/j.envres.2022.115152 · Cited by 23

Determination of PFAS in wastewaters and natural waters by solid phase extraction and UHPLC LTQ/Orbitrap MS for assessing occurrence and removals

Miserli, K., Athanasiou, V., Boti, V. I., Hela, D. G., & Konstantinou, I. (2023) · Case Studies in Chemical and Environmental Engineering · doi:10.1016/j.cscee.2023.100505 · Cited by 24

Comparing the removal and fate of long and short chain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) during surface water treatment via specialty adsorbents

Valencia, A., Ordonez, D., Sadmani, A. H. M. A., Reinhart, D. R., & Chang, N. (2023) · Journal of Water Process Engineering · doi:10.1016/j.jwpe.2023.104345 · Cited by 24

A review of innovative approaches for onsite management of PFAS-impacted investigation derived waste

Vatankhah, H., Anderson, R. H., Ghosh, R. S., Willey, J., & Leeson, A. (2023) · Water Research · doi:10.1016/j.watres.2023.120769 · Cited by 23

Distribution characteristics and transformation mechanism of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in drinking water sources: A review

Zhu, H., Xia, Y., Zhang, Y., Kang, Y., Ding, Y., Chen, R., & Feng, H. (2023) · The Science of The Total Environment · doi:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.169566 · Cited by 23

Elucidating the removal of organic micropollutants on biological ion exchange resins

Liu, Z., Solliec, M., Papineau, I., Lompe, K. M., Mohseni, M., Bérubé, P. R., Sauvé, S., & Barbeau, B. (2021) · The Science of The Total Environment · doi:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.152137 · Cited by 22

Aquatic macroinvertebrate community responses to pollution of perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS): Can we define threshold body burdens?

Byns, C., Groffen, T., & Bervoets, L. (2024) · The Science of The Total Environment · doi:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.170611 · Cited by 22

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances sequestration by adsorption and photocatalysis: Technical challenges and pragmatic solution

Akinnawo, S. O. (2024) · Desalination and Water Treatment · doi:10.1016/j.dwt.2024.100437 · Cited by 22

Removal of perfluoroalkyl acids and precursors with silylated clay: Efficient adsorption and enhanced reuse

Dong, Q., Min, X., Zhang, W., Zhao, Y., & Wang, Y. (2024) · Journal of Hazardous Materials · doi:10.1016/j.jhazmat.2024.136202 · Cited by 23

Enhanced photodegradation of perfluorocarboxylic acids (PFCAs) using carbon quantum dots (CQDs) doped TiO2 photocatalysts: A comparative study between exfoliated graphite and mussel shell-derived CQDs

Nejatpour, M., Ünsür, A. M., Yılmaz, B., Gül, M., Ozden, B., Barışçı, S., & Dükkancı, M. (2025) · Journal of environmental chemical engineering · doi:10.1016/j.jece.2025.115382 · Cited by 21

Metabolomic changes following GenX and PFBS exposure in developing zebrafish

Dunn, F., Paquette, S. E., Pennell, K. D., Plavicki, J. S., & Manz, K. E. (2024) · Aquatic Toxicology · doi:10.1016/j.aquatox.2024.106908 · Cited by 20

Accurate Determination of Perfluorooctanoate Aqueous Solubility, Critical Micelle Concentration, and Acid Dissociation Constant

Klevan, C., Caines, S., Gomes, A., & Pennell, K. D. (2024) · Environmental Science & Technology Letters · doi:10.1021/acs.estlett.4c00858 · Cited by 23

Self-regenerable zeolite Beta(35) for efficient adsorption and photocatalytic degradation of PFOA under simulated solar irradiation

Li, X., Xiao, X., Zhang, S., Teng, X., Wang, Z., & Qu, R. (2025) · Water Research · doi:10.1016/j.watres.2025.124645 · Cited by 23

Removal of Perfluorooctanoic Acid by Mwcnt-Modified Carbon-Doped Titanium Dioxide in a Peroxymonosulfate/Simulated Sunlight System

Wang, Y., Wang, C., Luo, P., & Hu, Q. (2022) · Applied Surface Science · doi:10.1016/j.apsusc.2022.156251 · Cited by 19

Up in the air: Polyfluoroalkyl phosphate esters (PAPs) in airborne dust captured by air conditioning (AC) filters

Timshina, A. S., Sobczak, W. J., Griffin, E. K., Lin, A. M., Townsend, T. G., & Bowden, J. A. (2023) · Chemosphere · doi:10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.138307 · Cited by 20

Removal of GenX by APTES functionalized diepoxyoctane cross-linked chitosan beads

Vakili, M., Gholami, F., Zwain, H. M., Wang, W., Mojiri, A., Tomáš, M., Cagnetta, G., Gholizadeh, R., Dastyar, W., & Gholami, Z. (2023) · Journal of environmental chemical engineering · doi:10.1016/j.jece.2023.110539 · Cited by 21

Effects of wavelength on the treatment of contaminants of emerging concern by UV-assisted homogeneous advanced oxidation/reduction processes

Tang, L., Li, A., Kong, M., Dionysiou, D. D., & Duan, X. (2023) · The Science of The Total Environment · doi:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.165625 · Cited by 20

Electrochemical Degradation of a Perfluoroalkyl Substance (Pfas) Using a Simple Activated Carbon Cathode

Grunfeld, D. A., Jones, A. M., Sun, J. F., Le, S. T., Pickford, R., Huang, Q., Manefield, M. J., Kumar, N., Lee, M. J., & O’Carroll, D. M. (2022) · Environmental Science Water Research & Technology · doi:10.1039/d3ew00543g · Cited by 20

Development of ionic-liquid-impregnated activated carbon for sorptive removal of PFAS in drinking water treatment

Lee, A., Choe, J. K., Zoh, K., Lee, C., & Choi, Y. (2024) · Chemosphere · doi:10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.141872 · Cited by 22

Distinctive adsorption and transport behaviors of short-chain versus long-chain perfluoroalkyl acids in a river sediment

Liu, N., & Li, M. (2024) · Environmental Science and Pollution Research · doi:10.1007/s11356-024-35725-1 · Cited by 20

Levels and oxidative toxicity of microplastics and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) in different tissues of sea cucumber (Holothuria tubulosa)

Cocci, P., Stecconi, T., Minicucci, M., Gabrielli, S., Mosconi, G., Stramenga, A., Tavoloni, T., Piersanti, A., Bracchetti, L., & Palermo, F. A. (2025) · The Science of The Total Environment · doi:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2025.178472 · Cited by 20

Syringe Filters and Autosampler Vials Impact on Analysis of Long-, Short-, and Ultrashort-Chain Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances

Morishita, K. N., Lee, H., Han, C., & Niu, X.-Z. (2025) · ACS ES&T Water · doi:10.1021/acsestwater.4c01090 · Cited by 18

Plasmon-Induced Degradation of Short-Chain PFAS by Noble Metal Nanoclusters

Nayak, S. K., Bhardwaj, K., Verma, P. K., & Yamijala, S. S. R. K. C. (2025) · The Journal of Physical Chemistry Letters · doi:10.1021/acs.jpclett.5c01683 · Cited by 21

Efficient Capture of Short‐ and Long‐Chain PFAS from Water by a Metal–Organic Framework

Grancha, T., García‐Atienza, P., García-López, L., Armenta, S., Herrero‐Martínez, J. M., Armentano, D., Mastropietro, T. F., Ferrando–Soria, J., & Pardo, E. (2025) · Small · doi:10.1002/smll.202510000 · Cited by 19

A closer look into the contribution of atmospheric gas-phase pathways in the formation of perfluorocarboxylic acids

Altarawneh, M. (2021) · Atmospheric Pollution Research · doi:10.1016/j.apr.2021.101255 · Cited by 19

Temporal decline in serum PFAS concentrations among metropolitan firefighters: Longitudinal study on post-exposure changes following PFAS foam cessation

Tefera, Y. M., Gaskin, S. E., Mitchell, K., Springer, D., & Mills, S. L. (2023) · Environment International · doi:10.1016/j.envint.2023.108167 · Cited by 21

Granular activated carbon‐based treatment and mobility of per‐ and polyfluoroalkyl substances in potable reuse for aquifer recharge

González, D., Thompson, K. A., Quiñones, O., Dickenson, E., & Bott, C. B. (2021) · AWWA Water Science · doi:10.1002/aws2.1247 · Cited by 21

Removal of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances from tap water by means of point-of-use treatment: A review

MacKeown, H., Magi, E., Carro, M. D., & Benedetti, B. (2024) · The Science of The Total Environment · doi:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.176764 · Cited by 20

PFAS Stress on Functional Expression of Periphyton Communities and Trade-off Strategies for Horizontal/Vertical Transfer of Resistance Genes

Gang, D., Li, Z., Yu, H., Hu, C., & Qu, J. (2025) · Environmental Science & Technology · doi:10.1021/acs.est.5c02692 · Cited by 18

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in the environment and their removal by advanced oxidation processes

Wu, N., Yu, J., Jie, Y., Lu, Y., Pang, Y., Liu, X., Wang, J., Yu, A., Xiao, W. H., & Tang, L. (2025) · Frontiers of Environmental Science & Engineering · doi:10.1007/s11783-025-2041-4 · Cited by 19

Prospects of Novel Technologies for PFAS Destruction in Water and Wastewater

Capodaglio, A. G. (2025) · Applied Sciences · doi:10.3390/app15179311 · Cited by 21

Amphipathic fluoroamine-functionalized hydrogels for enhanced selective removal of anionic pfas from water

Fu, K., Luo, F., Fang, Z., Liu, H., Liu, X., Zhou, S., & Luo, J. (2025) · Nature Communications · doi:10.1038/s41467-025-65031-4 · Cited by 22

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) fate and transport across a groundwater-surface water interface

McFarlan, E., & Lemke, L. D. (2024) · The Science of The Total Environment · doi:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.175672 · Cited by 20

The phase out of and restrictions on per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances: Time for a rethink

Sheriff, I., Debela, S. A., Kabia, O. A., Ntoutoume, C. E., & Turay, M. J. (2020) · Chemosphere · doi:10.1016/j.chemosphere.2020.126313 · Cited by 19

Comparison of the PFAS and physical-chemical parameter fluctuations between an ash landfill and a MSW landfill

Zhang, H., Chen, Y., Liu, Y., Bowden, J. A., Townsend, T. G., & Solo-Gabriele, H. M. (2024) · Waste Management · doi:10.1016/j.wasman.2023.12.027 · Cited by 19

Poly- and per-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in the African environments: progress, challenges, and future perspectives

Chokwe, T. B., Themba, N., Mahlambi, P. N., Mngadi, S. V., & Sibali, L. L. (2024) · Environmental Science and Pollution Research · doi:10.1007/s11356-024-35727-z · Cited by 19

Membrane-Based Photocatalytic and Electrocatalytic Systems: A Review

Ibrahim, I., Elseman, A. M., Sadek, H., Eliwa, E. M., Abusaif, M. S., Kyriakos, P., Belessiotis, G. V., Mudgal, M. M., Abdelbasir, S. M., Elsayed, M. H., et al. (2025) · Catalysts · doi:10.3390/catal15060528 · Cited by 17

Meta-analysis evaluates toxicity of PFAS to microalgae: Mechanisms and ecological risks

Wu, H., Huang, X., Duan, X., Lao, A., & Zheng, Z. (2025) · Journal of Hazardous Materials · doi:10.1016/j.jhazmat.2025.139328 · Cited by 18

Microenvironment-regulated UiO-67-based metal-organic frameworks for efficient removal of perfluorohexanoic acid from water

Zhang, X., Zeng, X., Rong, M., Yu, M., Yu, H., & Niu, J. (2025) · Journal of Hazardous Materials · doi:10.1016/j.jhazmat.2025.139877 · Cited by 18

Machine learning-assisted exploration of covalent organic frameworks for short-chain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) removal from water

Zhang, M., Ma, T., Ozlek, M., & Yazaydın, A. Ö. (2025) · Journal of Colloid and Interface Science · doi:10.1016/j.jcis.2025.138970 · Cited by 17

A review on technologies for the removal of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) in aquatic environments

Zang, H., Feng, Y., Gao, S., Su, M., Feng, Q., & Chen, X. (2025) · Environmental Science Advances · doi:10.1039/d5va00092k · Cited by 20

Sublethal Exposure of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances of Varying Chain Length and Polar Functionality Results in Distinct Metabolic Responses in Daphnia magna

Labine, L. M., Pereira, E. A. O., Kleywegt, S. M., Jobst, K. J., Simpson, A. J., & Simpson, M. J. (2022) · Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry · doi:10.1002/etc.5517 · Cited by 20

Advanced Oxidation Processes Used in The Treatment of Perfluoroalkylated Substances in Water

Marín-Marín, M. L., Rubio-Clemente, A., & Peñuela, G. A. (2023) · Revista UIS Ingenierías · doi:10.18273/revuin.v22n3-2023010 · Cited by 17

Biomagnification and temporal trends (1990–2021) of perfluoroalkyl substances in striped dolphins (Stenella coeruleoalba) from the NW Mediterranean sea

Garcia‐Garin, O., Borrell, A., Colomer-Vidal, P., Vighi, M., Trilla-Prieto, N., Aguilar, Á., Gažo, M., & Jiménez, B. (2023) · Environmental Pollution · doi:10.1016/j.envpol.2023.122738 · Cited by 17

PFAS assessment in fish – Samples from Illinois waters

Sands, M., Zhang, X., Jensen, T., Frano, M. R. L., Lin, M., & Irudayaraj, J. (2024) · The Science of The Total Environment · doi:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.172357 · Cited by 18

Variable PFAS removal by adsorbent media with sufficient prediction of breakthrough despite reduced contact time at pilot scale

Pannu, M. W., Huang, A., & Plumlee, M. H. (2024) · Water Environment Research · doi:10.1002/wer.11035 · Cited by 17

Advanced insights into sustainable electrooxidation technique and futuristic strategies: Multifaceted approach for PFAS degradation

Puttamreddy, S., & Nippatlapalli, N. (2024) · Journal of environmental chemical engineering · doi:10.1016/j.jece.2024.113307 · Cited by 17

Current Challenges in Monitoring Low Contaminant Levels of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances in Water Matrices in the Field

Medina, H., & Farmer, C. (2024) · Toxics · doi:10.3390/toxics12080610 · Cited by 22

Nanomolar PFOA Concentrations Affect Lipid Membrane Structure: Consequences for Bioconcentration Mechanisms

Sobolewski, T. N., Trousdale, R. C., Gauvin, C. C., Lawrence, C. M., & Walker, R. A. (2024) · Environmental Science & Technology · doi:10.1021/acs.est.4c03652 · Cited by 17

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in environment and potential health impacts: Sources, remediation treatment and management, policy guidelines, destructive technologies, and techno-economic analysis

Chambial, P., Thakur, N., Kushawaha, J., & Kumar, R. (2025) · The Science of The Total Environment · doi:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2025.178803 · Cited by 20

Perfluoroalkyl Substance Contamination Levels of Pike (Esox lucius L.) and Roach (Rutilus rutilus L.) from Selected Masurian Lakes in Eastern Europe

Surma, M., Hliwa, P., Sznajder‐Katarzyńska, K., Wiczkowski, W., Topolska, J., & Zieliński, H. (2021) · Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry · doi:10.1002/etc.5223 · Cited by 17

Change in global PFAS cycling as a response of permafrost degradation to climate change

Mahmoudnia, A., Mehrdadi, N., Baghdadi, M., & Moussavi, G. (2021) · Journal of Hazardous Materials Advances · doi:10.1016/j.hazadv.2021.100039 · Cited by 16

Estimated Influent PFAS Loads to Wastewater Treatment Plants and Ambient Concentrations in Downstream Waterbodies: Case Study in Southern and Central California

Desgens-Martin, V., Li, W., Medina, T., & Keller, A. A. (2023) · ACS ES&T Water · doi:10.1021/acsestwater.3c00022 · Cited by 17

Fractionation and tidal characteristics of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in the estuarine maximum turbidity zone

Liu, C., Ma, X.-X., Wang, S.-Q., Li, Q., Cheng, P., Hou, W., Li, Y.-Y., Li, W.-L., & Wang, X.-H. (2024) · Science of The Total Environment · doi:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.177646 · Cited by 16

Overcoming challenges in the analysis of the ubiquitous emerging contaminant trifluoroacetic acid employing trap column liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry

Sayed, R., Omran, A. A., Farag, R. S., Mahmoud, H. A., & Soliman, M. M. (2025) · Journal of Hazardous Materials · doi:10.1016/j.jhazmat.2025.137976 · Cited by 16

HFPO-DA and Other PFAS in Air Downwind of a Fluoropolymer Production Plant in the Netherlands: Measurements and Modeling

Dalmijn, J., Shafer, J. J., Benskin, J. P., Salter, M. E., Johansson, J. H., & Cousins, I. T. (2025) · Environmental Science & Technology · doi:10.1021/acs.est.4c13943 · Cited by 23

Comparative Analysis of Commercial and Novel High‐Pressure Membranes for Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Removal

Hasan, R., Chen, J., Mojahednia, P., Samaei, S. H., & Xue, J. (2025) · Water Environment Research · doi:10.1002/wer.70157 · Cited by 16

Fate and budget of poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances in three common garden plants after experimental additions with contaminated river water

McDonough, A. M., Bird, A. W., Freeman, L. M., Luciani, M. A., & Todd, A. K. (2021) · Environmental Pollution · doi:10.1016/j.envpol.2021.117115 · Cited by 16

Biodegradation mechanism of perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS) in domestic sewage: Specific methanogenic activity, molecular biology, and ecotoxicological aspects

Furtado, R. X. D. S., Sabatini, C. A., Sakamoto, I. K., Zaiat, M., & Azevedo, E. B. (2022) · Journal of Water Process Engineering · doi:10.1016/j.jwpe.2022.103453 · Cited by 15

Periodically reversing electrocoagulation technique for efficient removal of short-chain perfluoroalkyl substances from contaminated groundwater around a fluorochemical facility

Liu, Y., Lu, M., Bao, J., Shao, L.-X., Yu, W., Hu, X., & Zhao, X. (2023) · Chemosphere · doi:10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.138953 · Cited by 17

Recent advances in the application of magnetic materials for the management of perfluoroalkyl substances in aqueous phases

Kang, K. H., Saifuddin, M., Chon, K., Bae, S., & Kim, Y. M. (2024) · Chemosphere · doi:10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.141522 · Cited by 15

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances contamination of drinking water sources in Africa: Pollution sources and possible treatment methods

Adewuyi, A., & Li, Q. (2024) · Chemosphere · doi:10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.143368 · Cited by 19

Meta-analysis shows environmental contaminants elevate cortisol levels in teleost fish – Effect sizes depend on contaminant class and duration of experimental exposure

Rohonczy, J., O’Dwyer, K., Rochette, A., Robinson, S. A., & Forbes, M. R. (2021) · The Science of The Total Environment · doi:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.149402 · Cited by 15

Identification of a PFAS hyperaccumulator and elucidation of its translocation mechanism for sustainable phytoremediation

Guo, X., Zhang, X., Chen, J., Shan, W., Wang, R., Wang, K., Chen, Z., Wang, L., & Zhang, Y. (2025) · Nature Communications · doi:10.1038/s41467-025-65191-3 · Cited by 18

Enhanced removal of trace-level per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from drinking water using granular activated carbon (GAC): The role of ozonation

Liu, Z., Peldszus, S., Sauvé, S., & Barbeau, B. (2024) · Chemosphere · doi:10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.143758 · Cited by 14

Kinetic and Mechanism Study of PFOS Removal by Microscale Zero-Valent Iron from Water

Ji, M., Christodoulatos, C., Shi, Q., Zhao, B., Smolinski, B., Sheets, S., Korfiatis, G. P., & Meng, X. (2025) · Environmental Science & Technology · doi:10.1021/acs.est.4c12301 · Cited by 14

PFAS contamination in key indian states: A critical review of environmental impacts, regulatory challenges and predictive exposure

Gautam, R. K., Mottaghipisheh, J., Verma, S., Singh, R. P., Muthukumaran, S., Navaratna, D., & Ahrens, L. (2025) · Journal of Hazardous Materials Advances · doi:10.1016/j.hazadv.2025.100748 · Cited by 16

What do emerging PFAS tell us that the classic ones did not? Insights from in vitro assays

Cunha, M., Bortot, C., Santovito, G., Nardi, A., Soares, A. M. V. M., Gil, A. M., & Freitas, R. (2025) · Marine Pollution Bulletin · doi:10.1016/j.marpolbul.2025.118490 · Cited by 14

Adsorption of PFCAs using polyethyleneimine modified Biochar: Role of chain length and effects of water matrices

Imran, A., Lei, X., Shoemaker, D. J., Holmes, W. E., Yan, H., Zappi, M. E., Gang, D. D., & Gang, D. D. (2025) · Chemosphere · doi:10.1016/j.chemosphere.2025.144650 · Cited by 16

Decoding host–guest interactions: tuning pore functionality in MOFs for efficient capture of short- and long-chain PFAS

García, L., García‐Atienza, P., Armenta, S., Herrero‐Martínez, J. M., Prejanò, M., Marino, T., Armentano, D., Grancha, T., Ferrando–Soria, J., & Pardo, E. (2025) · Journal of Materials Chemistry A · doi:10.1039/d5ta07539d · Cited by 14

Study on PFAS removal by different forms of iron-modified biochar: Adsorption effects and catalytic activity

Teng, B., Zhao, Z., Wu, J., Xia, L., Wang, Y., Cheng, J., Zhang, W., & Wang, H. (2025) · Journal of environmental chemical engineering · doi:10.1016/j.jece.2025.120333 · Cited by 14

Mechanistic insights into the efficient activation of peracetic acid by ZIF-67 for bisphenol A degradation

Tan, Z., Wang, Z., Song, Z. Z., Liu, X., Tang, S., Ren, N., Ma, X., & Chen, Y. (2023) · Surfaces and Interfaces · doi:10.1016/j.surfin.2023.103808 · Cited by 14

Investigating removal mechanisms of long- and short-chain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances using specialty adsorbents in a field-scale surface water filtration system

Islam, M. T., Cheng, J., Sadmani, A. H. M. A., Reinhart, D. R., & Chang, N. (2024) · Journal of Hazardous Materials · doi:10.1016/j.jhazmat.2024.134646 · Cited by 14

TPU/PEI nanofibers for the efficient removal of PFOA and its analogs: Effect of pH, humic acid and co-existing ions, mechanism, and regenerative effects

Sun, J., Jiang, X., Xiang, H., Wang, X., Luo, X., Fu, J., & Fan, J. (2024) · Journal of environmental chemical engineering · doi:10.1016/j.jece.2024.113210 · Cited by 14

Immobilization of per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS) from field contaminated groundwater by a novel organo-clay vs. colloidal activated carbon under flow conditions

Gunarathne, V., Melo, T. M., Schauerte, M., Groth, F., Slaný, M., & Rinklebe, J. (2025) · Journal of Hazardous Materials · doi:10.1016/j.jhazmat.2025.137273 · Cited by 14

Bird’s-eye view of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances pollution research in the African hydrosphere

Mukonza, S. S., & Chaukura, N. (2025) · npj Clean Water · doi:10.1038/s41545-025-00495-x · Cited by 16

Regeneration efficiency of strong‐base anion exchange resin for perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances

Dietz, R., Kassar, C., & Boyer, T. H. (2021) · AWWA Water Science · doi:10.1002/aws2.1259 · Cited by 14

Functional supramolecular hosts as platforms for the detection and removal of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances

He, Y., Chai, Y., Jiao, Z., Li, H., Gu, Z., Tian, J., Wang, W., & Chi, X. (2025) · Matter · doi:10.1016/j.matt.2025.102246 · Cited by 15

High temperature behaviour of Ag-exchanged Y zeolites used for PFAS sequestration from water

Mancinelli, M., Martucci, A., Salani, G. M., Bianchini, G., Gigli, L., Plaisier, J. R., & Colombo, F. (2023) · Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics · doi:10.1039/d3cp01584j · Cited by 13

Characterization of a hyperbolic vortex plasma reactor for the removal of aqueous phase micropollutants

Klymenko, R., de Kroon, E., Agostinho, L. L. F., Fuchs, E. C., Woisetschläger, J., & Hoeben, W. W. (2024) · Journal of Physics D Applied Physics · doi:10.1088/1361-6463/ad2b22 · Cited by 13

Rethinking alternatives to fluorinated pops in aqueous environment and corresponding destructive treatment strategies

Zeng, Y., Dai, Y., Yin, L., Huang, J. H., & Hoffmann, M. R. (2024) · The Science of The Total Environment · doi:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.174200 · Cited by 14

The Effects of Perfluoroalkyl and Alkyl Backbone Chains, Spacers, and Anchor Groups on the Performance of Organic Compounds as Corrosion Inhibitors for Aluminum Investigated Using an Integrative Experimental-Modeling Approach

Milošev, I., Kokalj, A., Poberžnik, M., Carrière, C., Zimerl, D., Iskra, J., Nemes, A., Szabó, D., Zanna, S., Seyeux, A., et al. (2021) · Journal of The Electrochemical Society · doi:10.1149/1945-7111/ac0d3d · Cited by 13

Poly/Perfluorinated Alkyl Substances (PFASs) – Synthetic Methods, Properties and Applications

Walkowiak-Kulikowska, J. (2022) · Royal Society of Chemistry eBooks · doi:10.1039/9781839167591-00022 · Cited by 16

A quantitative classification method of land uses and assessment of per-and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) occurrence in freshwater environments

Sardiña, P., Sharp, S., Saaristo, M., Coggan, T., Hoak, M., & Leahy, P. (2024) · Environmental Pollution · doi:10.1016/j.envpol.2024.125272 · Cited by 14

Integrating kinetic modeling and experimental insights: PFAS electrochemical degradation in concentrated streams with a focus on organic and inorganic effects

Zeidabadi, F. A., Abbasi, P., Esfahani, E. B., & Mohseni, M. (2024) · Journal of Hazardous Materials · doi:10.1016/j.jhazmat.2024.136624 · Cited by 15

Lipidomics: An emerging tool in aquatic toxicology research

Waqas, W., Yuan, Y., Xue, Y., Wang, L., Chen, Y., Zhang, J., Dildar, T., Ikhwanuddin, M., & Ma, H. (2025) · Journal of Hazardous Materials · doi:10.1016/j.jhazmat.2025.138777 · Cited by 13

Emerging issues and research opportunities in vadose zone processes

Stewart, R. D., Flury, M., Ajami, H., Anderson, R. G., Green, T. R., Jin, Y., Patrignani, A., Shillito, R., Zhang, W., Najm, M. R. A., et al. (2025) · Vadose Zone Journal · doi:10.1002/vzj2.70030 · Cited by 13

Biotransformation of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in organisms

Dai, Y., Ding, D., Cui, M., Duan, P., Liu, Y., Liu, X., Yue, T., Zhao, J. L., Wang, Z., & Xing, B. (2025) · Chemical Engineering Journal · doi:10.1016/j.cej.2025.168618 · Cited by 14

Global ecological and health risks of PFAS in surface soil

Wei, M., Chen, Z., Yang, K., Cao, L., Qiu, C., Zhou, L., Shi, Z., & Chen, S. (2025) · Environment International · doi:10.1016/j.envint.2025.109925 · Cited by 16

Modelling of oligodextran production via an immobilized enzyme membrane reactor: Bioreaction-separation coupling mechanism

Li, X., Su, Z., Luo, Y., Chen, X., Luo, J., & Pinelo, M. (2021) · Separation and Purification Technology · doi:10.1016/j.seppur.2021.120024 · Cited by 12

Poly- and per-fluoroalkyl substances in water: Occurrence, analytical methodologies, and remediations strategies: A comprehensive review

Malatji, N., Mpupa, A., & Nomngongo, P. N. (2023) · Reviews in Analytical Chemistry · doi:10.1515/revac-2023-0064 · Cited by 13

Investigation of the Link between Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances and Stress Biomarkers in Bottlenose Dolphins ( Tursiops truncatus )

Bennett, B. J., Aung, M. T., Boonstra, R., Delehanty, B., Houde, M., Muir, D. C. G., Fair, P. A., & Gribble, M. O. (2024) · Environmental Science & Technology · doi:10.1021/acs.est.3c06979 · Cited by 12

Carbon Adsorbent Properties Impact Hydrated Electron Activity and Perfluorocarboxylic Acid (PFCA) Destruction

Santiago-Cruz, H. A., Lou, Z., Xu, J., Sullivan, R. C., Bowers, B. B., Molé, R. A., Zhang, W., Li, J., Yuan, J. S., Dai, S. Y., et al. (2024) · ACS ES&T Engineering · doi:10.1021/acsestengg.4c00211 · Cited by 12

Phytoremediation Potential of Azolla filiculoides: Uptake and Toxicity of Seven Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) at Environmentally Relevant Water Concentrations

Lintern, G., Scarlett, A. G., Gagnon, M. M., Leeder, J., Amhet, A., Lettoof, D. C., Leshyk, V. O., Bujak, A. A., Bujak, J. P., & Grice, K. (2024) · Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry · doi:10.1002/etc.5967 · Cited by 14

Short-chain PFAS: A global challenge - Environmental fate, health risks, and promising removal technologies

Kannan, U., Ravichandran, M. K., Monisha, M., Krishnasamy, S., Valliammai, Prabakar, P. C. J., Darshini, D., & Sunantha, G. (2025) · Results in Chemistry · doi:10.1016/j.rechem.2025.103000 · Cited by 49

The overlooked short- and ultrashort-chain poly- and perfluorinated substances: A review

Ateia, M., Maroli, A., Tharayil, N., & Karanfil, T. (2019) · Chemosphere · doi:10.1016/j.chemosphere.2018.12.186 · Cited by 639

Cutting-edge technologies and relevant reaction mechanism difference in treatment of long- and short-chain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances: A review

Zhang, M., Wang, W., Gong, T., Wu, Y., & Chen, G. (2024) · Chemosphere · doi:10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.141692 · Cited by 37

A Review of Treatment Techniques for Short-Chain Perfluoroalkyl Substances

Liu, Y., Li, T., Bao, J., Hu, X., Zhao, X., Shao, L.-X., Li, C., & Lu, M. (2022) · Applied Sciences · doi:10.3390/app12041941 · Cited by 66

A critical science mapping approach on removal mechanism and pathways of per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in water and wastewater: A comprehensive review

Reddy, C. V., Kumar, R., Chakrabortty, P., Karmakar, B., Pottipati, S., Kundu, A., & Jeon, B. (2024) · Chemical Engineering Journal · doi:10.1016/j.cej.2024.152272 · Cited by 64