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Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) as Environmental Contaminants

Materials and Technologies for Advancements in Water and Soil Remediation

  • 1st Edition - September 1, 2026
  • Latest edition
  • Editors: Dimitrios A Giannakoudakis, Ioannis Anastopoulos
  • Language: English

Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) as Environmental Contaminants: Materials and Technologies for Advancements in Water and Soil Remediation offers a comprehensive examin… Read more

Description

Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) as Environmental Contaminants: Materials and Technologies for Advancements in Water and Soil Remediation offers a comprehensive examination of the challenges posed by PFAS contamination and the innovative solutions available for remediation. This book delves into the chemical properties, toxicity mechanisms, and environmental persistence of PFAS, while exploring advanced remediation technologies such as adsorption, catalysis (e.g., chemical oxidation, sonocatalysis, and photocatalysis), and phytoremediation. By consolidating current knowledge and showcasing new approaches, this book equips readers with the tools necessary to address PFAS contamination effectively, advancing research and practice in environmental health and safety. It also highlights emerging materials like metal-organic frameworks and activated carbons that enhance remediation efforts, providing practical insights and case studies throughout.

Key features

  • Addresses both the environmental impact of PFAS and the latest advancements in remediation technologies and materials
  • Examines various remediation methods, such as adsorption, chemical oxidation, and phytoremediation
  • Provides detailed discussions on cutting-edge materials like Metal-Organic Frameworks, activated carbons, and biochars that enhance remediation effectiveness

Readership

Researchers, students, engineers and professionals interested in environmental science, environmental engineering, environmental remediation, remediation technologies, and persistent organic pollutants

Table of contents

Section 1: Introduction

1. PFAS in Drinking Water: Occurrence, Health Risks, and Regulatory Frameworks

2. PFAS in Soil and Plants

3. Environmental Mixtures, Exposure Pathways, and Ecotoxicological Risks of PFAS: A Special Focus on the Aquatic Environment

Section 2: Remediation technologies

4. Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) as Environmental Contaminants: Materials and Technologies for Advancements in Water and Soil Remediation

5. Photocatalysis for PFAS Degradation

6. Ultrasonication (Sonolysis) for PFAS Treatment

7. Electrochemical Oxidation of PFAS: Treatment Mechanisms, Electrode Materials, and Future Directions

8. Soil Remediation Strategies for PFAS

9. Soil Oxidation Techniques

10. Phytoremediation of PFAS-Contaminated Soils

11. Foam Fractionation for PFAS Removal from Wastewater

Section 3: Materials for PFAS Remediation

12. Clay Minerals for PFAS Removal

13. Zeolites for Adsorptive and Catalytic PFAS Remediation

14. Metal–Organic Frameworks (MOFs/ZIFs) for PFAS Removal

15. Activated Carbon for PFAS Remediation: Properties, Mechanisms, Challenges, and Future Directions

16. Biochar-Based Materials for PFAS Removal

17. Metal Oxides: Solid Scaffolding for PFAS Removal

18. Mineral- and Metal Oxide-Based Photocatalysts for PFAS Removal

19. Membrane Processes and Materials for Remediation of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) from Water and Wastewater

20. Microplastics as Carriers of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Compounds (PFAS)

Section 4: Policy and Regulation

21. Regulatory Approaches to Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substance Contamination in the United States and Canada

22. Regulatory Frameworks for Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances in Australia and the European Union

23. Regulatory Approaches to Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances in Asia: Implications for Remediation, Enforcement, and Public Health

Product details

  • Edition: 1
  • Latest edition
  • Published: September 1, 2026
  • Language: English

About the editors

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Dimitrios A Giannakoudakis

Dr. Dimitrios A. Giannakoudakis obtained his PhD at the City University of New York, New York City, United States (February 2017). Nowadays, he serves as an assistant professor at the University Marie Curie Sklodowska (UMCS), Lublin, Poland. His research is focused on the development of composite porous nanomaterials for (photo)(sono)(piezo)catalytic technologies for biomass valorization and (micro)plastics upcycling to green chemicals, as well as for air and water purification, linking physicochemical properties to performance and involved mechanisms. He coauthored more than 140 articles, 1 monograph, 7 edited books, and 17 book chapters with over 7000 citations. Since 2021, he has been included in the Top 2% Most Influential Scientists worldwide (Stanford list, Elsevier).

Affiliations and expertise
Assistant Professor, University Marie Curie Sklodowska (UMCS), Lublin, Poland

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Ioannis Anastopoulos

Dr. Ioannis Anastopoulos is an associate professor at the Department of Agriculture, University of Ioannina, Arta, Greece. He has conducted postdoctoral research at the Agricultural Research Institute (Cyprus), the University of Patras (Greece), the University of Cyprus (Cyprus), and the Hellenic Mediterranean University (Greece). His research focuses on the estimation of greenhouse gas emissions from agricultural soils following the application of organic and inorganic materials, the development of adsorbent materials for wastewater treatment, and the use of organic amendments for soil remediation. He has authored more than 130 articles in peer-reviewed journals with over 12,000 citations and has been included among the Top 2% Scientists worldwide for the years 2019–24 (Stanford list, Elsevier).

Affiliations and expertise
Associate Professor, Department of Agriculture, University of Ioannina, Arta, Greece