Keeping up with an expanding PFAS landscape
31 Oct 2024
PFAS screening and quantification are crucial topics in many industries including environmental, food and beverage, and medical industry. Dr. John Bowden, assistant professor at the University of Florida, discusses the challenges of analyzing these persistent chemicals and highlights the historical context of PFAS research. He also explores the US EPA's proposed monitoring rules and various validated quantification methods, emphasizing the importance of high-purity standards and automated processes in achieving reliable results.
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