Recovery of fluoride from ‘forever chemicals’ could lead to circular economy for fluorine

A method for the degradation of ‘forever chemicals’ called per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) coupled with fluoride recovery has been developed by applying a phosphate‑enabled mechanochemical process. This approach reduces the environmental impact of PFAS and could supplement fluorspar, the fast-depleting mineral used for producing fluorochemicals. Fluoride extracted from waste substances could supplement the waning supply from natural sources.

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Nature
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2025-03-26
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https://doi.org/10.1038/d41586-025-00882-x
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Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances research
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Recovery of fluoride from ‘forever chemicals’ could lead to circular economy for fluorine

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Recovery of fluoride from ‘forever chemicals’ could lead to circular economy for fluorine

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Abstract

A method for the degradation of ‘forever chemicals’ called per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) coupled with fluoride recovery has been developed by applying a phosphate‑enabled mechanochemical process. This approach reduces the environmental impact of PFAS and could supplement fluorspar, the fast-depleting mineral used for producing fluorochemicals. Fluoride extracted from waste substances could supplement the waning supply from natural sources.

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