Tiny Sensors Detect "Forever Chemicals" in Water
Researchers at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering and Argonne National Laboratory have developed a novel method to detect miniscule levels of PFAS in water.
They linger in our water, our blood and the environment—so-called "forever chemicals” that are notoriously difficult to detect.
The method uses unique probes to quantify levels of PFAS, some of which are toxic to humans, and can be shared via a portable, handheld device.
- Existing methods take weeks and require state-of-the-art equipment and expertise.
- The new sensor device can measure contaminants in just minutes.
According to Junhong Chen, Crown Family Professor at the UChicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering and lead water strategist at Argonne, this innovation is a significant improvement over current methods.
Author's summary: Researchers develop portable sensor to detect "forever chemicals" in water.
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