PFAS contamination in soil and sediment: Contribution of sources and environmental impacts on soil biota

• Published in: Case studies in chemical and environmental engineering Vol. 9; p. 100643
• Main Authors: Ehsan, Mohammad Nazmul, Riza, Mumtahina, Pervez, Md Nahid, Li, Chi-Wang, Zorpas, Antonis A., Naddeo, Vincenzo
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 01.06.2024; Elsevier
• Subjects: Biota; Distribution; Environmental impacts; Exposure; PFAS; Sediment; Soil; Sources; Sediment; Biota; Distribution; Environmental impacts; Soil; Exposure; PFAS; Sources

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have been detected in soils worldwide, suggesting that soil serves as a substantial reservoir for these compounds. This paper provides a comprehensive overview of the origin of PFAS contamination in soil and sediment, as well as the environmental impacts as...