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C&EN Uncovered: Can ‘forever chemicals’ be destroyed?
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, a class of chemicals known as PFAS, are often called “forever chemicals” because of how long they persist in the environment. They are prevalent in drinking water and have been linked to negative health outcomes.
A slew of cleantech start-ups are cropping up with the aim of breaking down and destroying PFAS molecules. In this episode of C&EN Uncovered, reporter Britt Erickson explores the technologies behind these companies and the competition among them.
C&EN Uncovered, a project from C&EN’s podcast, Stereo Chemistry, offers a deeper look at subjects from recent stories. Check out Britt’s cover story on the destruction techniques for these “forever chemicals” at cenm.ag/foreverchemicals (cenm.ag/foreverchemicals) .
Cover photo: Argon gas plasma, which can break down PFAS, on the surface of liquid water
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A transcript of this episode is available now at cen.acs.org. (cen.acs.org/environment/persistent-pollutants/Podcast-forever-chemicals-destroyed/102/web/2024/05)
Credits
Executive producer: Gina Vitale
C&EN Uncovered host: Craig Bettenhausen
Reporter: Britt Erickson
Audio editor: Ted Woods
Copyeditor: Bran Vickers
Story editor: Michael McCoy
Episode artwork: Courtesy of Selma Mededovic Thagard/Clarkson University
Music: “Hot Chocolate,” by Aves
Contact Stereo Chemistry: Contact us on social media at @cenmag or email cenfeedback@acs.org.
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Priestley Medalist Fireside Chat with Carolyn Bertozzi at ACS Spring 2024
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Watch an engaging dialogue between Carolyn Bertozzi, recipient of the 2024 Priestley Medal and Nobel Laureate in Chemistry, and C&EN journalists. Bertozzi won the 2022 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for her work on click chemistry and bioorthogonal reactions. During the ACS Spring 2024 meeting, she will be presented with the 2024 Priestley Medal, the highest honor awarded by ACS. Stay up to date with...
C&EN Uncovered: The small-molecule drug renaissance
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As the science of drug discovery has grown in scale and gotten more complicated, so have the drug molecules themselves. But there’s a promising class of drugs made of just a handful of atoms that punch above their weight by leveraging the natural chemistry of the cell. Recent discoveries have opened up a new era of pharmaceutical chemistry that some people are calling a golden age. In this epis...
Max Arguilla - Talented 12 Class of 2023
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Maxx Arguilla creates atom-thin wires and sheets with exciting electronic and optical properties ↓↓More information below↓↓ Arguilla, one of Chemical & Engineering News’ 2023 Talented 12, spoke at C&EN’s Talented 12 symposium on Aug. 14, at ACS Fall 2023 in San Francisco. Read more: cen.acs.org/articles/101/i16/Maxx-Arguilla.html Thanks to Janali Thompson of ACS Productions for editing this vid...
Iwnetim Iwnetu Abate - Talented 12 Class of 2023
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Iwnetim Iwnetu Abate engineers new electrode materials for energy applications ↓↓More information below↓↓ Abate, one of Chemical & Engineering News’ 2023 Talented 12, spoke at C&EN’s Talented 12 symposium on Aug. 14, at ACS Fall 2023 in San Francisco. Read more: cen.acs.org/articles/101/i16/Iwnetim-Iwnetu-Abate.html Thanks to Janali Thompson of ACS Productions for editing this video. Stay up to...
Susannah Cox - Talented 12 Class of 2023
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Susannah Cox uses automation to make agrochemicals more sustainable ↓↓More information below↓↓ Cox, one of Chemical & Engineering News’ 2023 Talented 12, spoke at C&EN’s Talented 12 symposium on Aug. 14, at ACS Fall 2023 in San Francisco. Read more: cen.acs.org/articles/101/i16/Susannah-Banziger.html Thanks to Janali Thompson of ACS Productions for editing this video. Stay up to date with the m...
Athina Anastasaki - Talented 12 Class of 2023
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Athina Anastasaki shows prowess at synthesizing polymers and pulling them apart ↓↓More information below↓↓ Anastasaki, one of Chemical & Engineering News’ 2023 Talented 12, spoke at C&EN’s Talented 12 symposium on Aug. 14, at ACS Fall 2023 in San Francisco. Read more: cen.acs.org/articles/101/i16/Athina-Anastasaki.html Thanks to Janali Thompson of ACS Productions for editing this video. Stay up...
Evelyn Auyeung - Talented 12 Class of 2023
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Evelyn Auyeung works on catalysts that make plastics easier to recycle ↓↓More information below↓↓ Auyeung, one of Chemical & Engineering News’ 2023 Talented 12, spoke at C&EN’s Talented 12 symposium on Aug. 14, at ACS Fall 2023 in San Francisco. Read more: cen.acs.org/articles/101/i16/Evelyn-Auyeung.html Thanks to Janali Thompson of ACS Productions for editing this video. Stay up to date with t...
Stacy Malaker - Talented 12 Class of 2023
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Stacy Malaker develops methods to study challenging sugar-coated proteins ↓↓More information below↓↓ Malaker, one of Chemical & Engineering News’ 2023 Talented 12, spoke at C&EN’s Talented 12 symposium on Aug. 14, at ACS Fall 2023 in San Francisco. Read more: cen.acs.org/articles/101/i16/Stacy-Malaker.html Thanks to Janali Thompson of ACS Productions for editing this video. Stay up to date with...
Ben Ofori-Okai - Talented 12 Class of 2023
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Ben Ofori-Okai develops innovative instrumentation to study how matter behaves at the center of planets ↓↓More information below↓↓ Ofori-Okai, one of Chemical & Engineering News’ 2023 Talented 12, spoke at C&EN’s Talented 12 symposium on Aug. 14, at ACS Fall 2023 in San Francisco. Read more: cen.acs.org/articles/101/i16/Ben-Ofori-Okai.html Thanks to Janali Thompson of ACS Productions for editin...
Raul Hernandez Sanchez - Talented 12 Class of 2023
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Raúl Hernández Sánchez uses molecular assemblies to purify water and develop clean energy catalysts ↓↓More information below↓↓ Hernández Sánchez, one of Chemical & Engineering News’ 2023 Talented 12, spoke at C&EN’s Talented 12 symposium on Aug. 14, at ACS Fall 2023 in San Francisco. Read more: cen.acs.org/articles/101/i16/Raul-Hernandez-Sanchez.html Thanks to Janali Thompson of ACS Productions...
Charlotte Voght - Talented 12 Class of 2023
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Charlotte Vogt probes catalysts to accelerate the world’s transition to clean energy ↓↓More information below↓↓ Vogt, one of Chemical & Engineering News’ 2023 Talented 12, spoke at C&EN’s Talented 12 symposium on Aug. 14, at ACS Fall 2023 in San Francisco. Read more: cen.acs.org/articles/101/i16/Charlotte-Vogt.html Thanks to Janali Thompson of ACS Productions for editing this video. Stay up to ...
Ezgi Toraman - Talented 12 Class of 2023
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Ezgi Toraman studies technologies that turn waste into fuels, chemicals, and other products ↓↓More information below↓↓ Toraman, one of Chemical & Engineering News’ 2023 Talented 12, spoke at C&EN’s Talented 12 symposium on Aug. 14, at ACS Fall 2023 in San Francisco. Read more: cen.acs.org/articles/101/i16/Ezgi-Toraman.html Thanks to Janali Thompson of ACS Productions for editing this video. Sta...
C&EN Uncovered: The ocean floor is littered with valuable minerals. Should we go get them?
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Resting on the bottom of the ocean are potato-sized nodules of valuable minerals that are more or less up for grabs. Multiple corporations and some nations are racing to build deep-sea drones that can withstand the extreme conditions at the seafloor and bring these 1-20 cm nodules to eager buyers on the surface. Many of the metals in these nodules are critical for green technologies like batter...
C&EN Uncovered: The race to report on the Nobel Prizes
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The Nobel Prize announcements are big events at Chemical & Engineering News. But we find out the winners at the same time as everyone else. Then, the race is on for our reporters. This year, staffers Laurel Oldach and Mitch Jacoby took on the task of covering the science prizes. In this episode, they reflect on this year’s winning research in chemistry and medicine and share what it’s like cove...
C&EN Uncovered: Looking back on 100 years of chemistry
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C&EN Uncovered: Looking back on 100 years of chemistry
Jennifer DiStefano and Jared Mondschein on the transition from the bench to the policy office
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Jennifer DiStefano and Jared Mondschein on the transition from the bench to the policy office
C&EN Uncovered: Making hydrogen is easy; making it green is a challenge
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C&EN Uncovered: Making hydrogen is easy; making it green is a challenge
Mining metals and minerals from seawater
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Mining metals and minerals from seawater
C&EN Uncovered: Can tires turn green?
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C&EN Uncovered: Can tires turn green?
Here’s what happens when wastewater treatment facilities fail
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Here’s what happens when wastewater treatment facilities fail
Bonus: Executive producer Kerri Jansen hands over the mic
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Bonus: Executive producer Kerri Jansen hands over the mic
C&EN Uncovered: The battle for Lake Maurepas
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C&EN Uncovered: The battle for Lake Maurepas
C&EN Uncovered: Lithium iron phosphate comes to North America
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C&EN Uncovered: Lithium iron phosphate comes to North America
Microplastics pollute our drinking water: What are the risks?
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Microplastics pollute our drinking water: What are the risks?
C&EN Uncovered: What exascale computing could mean for chemistry
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C&EN Uncovered: What exascale computing could mean for chemistry
Alexis Komor - Talented 12 Class of 2022
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Alexis Komor - Talented 12 Class of 2022
Weixue Wang - Talented 12 Class of 2022
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Weixue Wang - Talented 12 Class of 2022
David Romney - Talented 12 Class of 2022
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David Romney - Talented 12 Class of 2022
Ming Joo Koh - Talented 12 Class of 2022
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Ming Joo Koh - Talented 12 Class of 2022

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  • @lenabanx6221
    @lenabanx6221 3 дні тому

    crazy... wonder how far we are now, 9 years later in said field

  • @ApexProductionsOfficial
    @ApexProductionsOfficial 3 дні тому

    🎯 Key points for quick navigation: 00:01 *🍳 Introduction to Chemistry of Cooking* - Introduction to a general education class focusing on kitchen chemistry for non-science majors. - Emphasizes bridging the gap between everyday cooking and chemistry concepts. - Encourages students to see themselves as chemists in the kitchen. 01:20 *🧪 Application of Chemistry in Cooking* - Students share enthusiasm for applying scientific principles to cooking. - Highlights include understanding chemical reactions in cooking processes. - Demonstrates how chemistry knowledge enhances cooking skills and understanding. 02:30 *🍲 Chemistry Behind Cooking Changes* - Discusses chemical changes in food during cooking. - Explains the role of different molecules and chemicals in food. - Demonstrates practical examples like using pasta water to thicken sauces. 03:26 *🎓 Encouraging Curiosity and Experimentation* - Encourages students to experiment and explore in their own kitchens. - Aims to foster a natural curiosity about the chemistry of cooking. - Highlights the value of hands-on experimentation in learning kitchen chemistry. Made with HARPA AI

  • @ronishbarakoti4371
    @ronishbarakoti4371 5 днів тому

    Hi, Any chemical or liquid combination can create a bright white light that continues to glow for upto 1 month or more. Is it possible to make it ?

  • @kai6424
    @kai6424 6 днів тому

    this did not give me the exact formula of how much and what kind of oils to spray on plants

  • @cjmack5166
    @cjmack5166 13 днів тому

    Y'all could have kept that

  • @GeeAre
    @GeeAre 14 днів тому

    03:44 What are aerosols? 04:09 Controversy, droplets and six feet 06:08 How far can aerosols travel? 06:50 Original message from W.H.O. about Covid transmission 08:18 Importance of understanding airborne transmission 14:30 and 15:19 Lack of public health information 19:10 and 0:01 Frustration with pandemic response 19:50 The public could help in moving institutions to change 21:27 Should we accept breathing in pathogens as part of life?

  • @KingStoner23
    @KingStoner23 16 днів тому

    Any new treatments for chronic pain ?

  • @user-kz5eo5tm9h
    @user-kz5eo5tm9h 20 днів тому

    I guess🤐

  • @omg.itsraider173
    @omg.itsraider173 21 день тому

    Thats scary but infirmative

  • @Opetheric
    @Opetheric 21 день тому

    Soon to be in a pepsi now

  • @NucidDreams
    @NucidDreams 28 днів тому

    Im new to this i have alot of little flying bugs that sit underneath the leaves. How do i get rid of them i did some research and now im hesitant on what to use i dont wanna put any bad chemicals

  • @beeptone
    @beeptone 29 днів тому

    Great audio, quite informative❤ Wish there was some video or pics for additional context. Already subscribed😊

  • @glidingjann
    @glidingjann Місяць тому

    I hope they switch to the LFP category (Lithium - Iron - Phospher) of batteries, instead of hanging on to this 'old' technology with exotic materials as cobalt and nickel. Sodium batteries are also on the rise. Is it really impossible to adapt to these technologies which are much more easier to recycle ? Looks like a waste of money seeing and hearing this information.

  • @Babyetan
    @Babyetan Місяць тому

    Thanks for all you do!

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    @onlineadvertisingnet Місяць тому

    It's OVA!

  • @andrewnelson3681
    @andrewnelson3681 Місяць тому

    If you “really think” about these issues, you’ll do some basic research, and look at the work of those scientists who present evidence that there is no crisis.

  • @weedpot100
    @weedpot100 Місяць тому

    Still waiting on some glow in the dark weed plants 😂

  • @riccardocuciniello2044
    @riccardocuciniello2044 Місяць тому

    What an amazingly complex example of plasticity

  • @user-xq7kk9lb7f
    @user-xq7kk9lb7f Місяць тому

    Which binding material are employed in adhesion between graphite and polyurethane

  • @steelarmour
    @steelarmour Місяць тому

    Very interesting and informative; thank you

  • @kokvl231
    @kokvl231 Місяць тому

    You are in my ppt bro. I love you and CoScientist

  • @djdynieldaniel1395
    @djdynieldaniel1395 2 місяці тому

    He is looking for investors. Today he would simply said; quicker IA. Deal done.

  • @f2ke165
    @f2ke165 2 місяці тому

    oranges also work!!

  • @guillotineblade999
    @guillotineblade999 2 місяці тому

    *Take some cautions when handling Material that glow:* en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radium_Girls *Polluted locations in the United States requiring a long-term response to clean up hazardous material contaminations.* en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Superfund_sites

  • @carlfreer8600
    @carlfreer8600 2 місяці тому

    Real world Wonder Woman - Dr Bertozzi. One of our greatest contemporary thought -leaders and educators. She’s simply divine.

  • @mothurston6400
    @mothurston6400 2 місяці тому

    😂 I’m one of those who does sweat, but my sweat does not smell. And for some reason, the man I’ve been with for quite some time now does not bother me in the least, I almost find it to be attractive on him. I don’t know if that’s a pheromone thing that some females like and it doesn’t bother them. I have no idea, but this was interesting. Thank you for sharing! I love science.💜💜💯😃

  • @NabulGogoi-tl7zg
    @NabulGogoi-tl7zg 3 місяці тому

    Thanks.

  • @piotrmiak3951
    @piotrmiak3951 3 місяці тому

    how? like nazist and zzsr, they do same thing at war

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    @AluminoHato 3 місяці тому

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  • @ipavansaikumar8488
    @ipavansaikumar8488 3 місяці тому

    Very helpful❤

  • @simontillema5599
    @simontillema5599 3 місяці тому

    Make this a 3D printable filament as soon as possible! I really need this for my students to teach internal stresses in a beam structure...

  • @user-rz6mw3ps3w
    @user-rz6mw3ps3w 3 місяці тому

    what is the name of the sponge??????

  • @user-ny8lq8vy1l
    @user-ny8lq8vy1l 4 місяці тому

    Can i make beer at home. I wan to learn

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    @apolloarguilla9443 4 місяці тому

    He’s my nephew!

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    @dandoesdumbstuff859 4 місяці тому

    I semi-love chemistry class

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    @northernethiopia6538 4 місяці тому

    Wish you more success

  • @Polit_Burro
    @Polit_Burro 4 місяці тому

    in 2024 the Corporate Stream Media is now blaming "Chi-knees coal" and implying that synth diamons are somehow responsible for the USA's carbon emissions.

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    @zenydadural7418 4 місяці тому

    Amazing proud Arguilla ❤

  • @HereticDuo
    @HereticDuo 4 місяці тому

    How do you make powdered alcohol? Probably the same way you make powdered water or chewable air.

  • @Dwarfgourami
    @Dwarfgourami 4 місяці тому

    When mantis blade?! I would sell everything i own just to get one

  • @HalfEvilTripl3
    @HalfEvilTripl3 4 місяці тому

    Tactile tablets for blind people.

  • @sabrastev
    @sabrastev 5 місяців тому

    Diamonds are amazing to me. However, after I watched the movie Blood Diamond--I have a different mindset regarding these gems

  • @laveenamakhaik5329
    @laveenamakhaik5329 5 місяців тому

    12 years later this won Nobel Prize

  • @TheEric826
    @TheEric826 5 місяців тому

    she did great explaining that to the normal person

  • @sophiafakevirus-ro8cc
    @sophiafakevirus-ro8cc 5 місяців тому

    This guy makes red herring videos

  • @HungryeyesQQ
    @HungryeyesQQ 6 місяців тому

    Will you make one from my husbands ashes?

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    @homerindiana3278 6 місяців тому

    Bravo Susie!

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    @gangakani8907 6 місяців тому

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    @sssbznzn 7 місяців тому

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  • @rat_world
    @rat_world 8 місяців тому

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