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Newcastle Herald
Newcastle Herald
Matthew Kelly

Major research breakthrough in the removal of PFAS from water systems

UNSW scientists make progress on new method of degrading PFAS.

Scientists have developed a new catalyst system that can break down per-and poly-fluoroalkyl substances more efficiently than previous methods.

PFAS, a so-called "forever chemical", was the primary ingredient in fire fighting foam used at defence bases, including RAAF Base Williamtown, for decades.

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