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New Method Targets 'Forever Chemicals' in Precious Metals

5/8/2025

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Researchers have unveiled a groundbreaking method to extract 'forever chemicals' (PFAS) from precious metals, paving the way for improved fuel cell recycling and a sustainable circular economy for platinum group metals. The Royal Society of Chemistry urges government intervention to tackle the alarming PFAS contamination in UK water supplies, highlighting the urgent need for environmental protection.

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Researchers have unveiled a groundbreaking method to extract 'forever chemicals' (PFAS) from precious metals, paving the way for improved fuel cell recycling and a sustainable circular economy for platinum group metals. The Royal Society of Chemistry urges government intervention to tackle the alarming PFAS contamination in UK water supplies, highlighting the urgent need for environmental protection.