The University of Alaska Fairbanks' Water and Environmental Research Center specializes in research related to water resources and environmental engineering. Together, they work on various projects addressing critical issues such as water quality, environmental sustainability, and the impacts of climate change on northern ecosystems.
Our team has recently embarked on a crucial mission to analyze soil samples for the presence of PFAS, commonly known as "forever chemicals." Using UHPLC-MS/MS (or HPLC for short), we are currently testing for eight specific PFAS compounds in soil.
One of our key research areas is investigating the impact of freeze-thaw cycles on soil samples and how these seasonal changes influence the movement of PFAS through the soil. Additionally, we are evaluating the effectiveness of Rembind, a PFAS sorbent, in absorbing these chemicals and whether its efficacy is affected by freeze-thaw cycles.
Stay tuned as we uncover more about the behavior of these persistent pollutants and work towards finding effective solutions to mitigate their impact on the environment.
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