The global atmospheric cycle of forever chemicals: a review of PFAS distribution, wet deposition, and atmospheric fate

Environmental Science Atmospheres 2026 Open access

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Authors: Youssef Harb, Charbel Anthony El Hachem, Amale Mcheik, Ghada El Zakhem Naous, Nathalie Hayeck
DOI: 10.1039/d5ea00130g
Cited by: 1
References: 155

Abstract

PFAS partition between the gas and particulate phase, deposit through precipitation, could re-volatilize, and travel long distances, undergoing transformations.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances research Surface Modification and Superhydrophobicity Toxic Organic Pollutants Impact

Publication details

Journal / source
Environmental Science Atmospheres
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
6
Issue
6
Pages
754–785
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN