Analysis of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) removal with activated carbon using 19 F nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy

RSC Advances 2026 Open access

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Authors: G. F. Earl, L. A. Stevens, W. Li, C. E. Snape
DOI: 10.1039/d5ra06437f
Cited by: 2
References: 37

Abstract

19 F NMR is used to screen and rank activated carbons for PFAS removal, allowing direct quantification of PFOS, PFOA, PFHxA and PFBS to identify the most effective adsorbent.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances research Toxic Organic Pollutants Impact Fluoride Effects and Removal

Publication details

Journal / source
RSC Advances
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
16
Issue
7
Pages
5716–5725
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN