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Egg Protein Offers Eco-Friendly Solution for PFAS Removal

3/6/2026

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Researchers Remove PFAS

North Dakota State University researchers found that ovalbumin, a protein in egg whites, binds and removes PFAS from contaminated water.
The study notes ovalbumin's strong affinity for PFAS compounds like PFOA and PFOS, pointing to affordable, bio-based water-treatment materials.
The approach could enable eco-friendly adsorbents and create new revenue streams for the poultry industry.

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Bees Threatened by PFOS

A University of New England study finds that PFOS can accumulate in honeybees and honey, threatening colonies and food security.
Prolonged PFOS exposure reduces juvenile bees' body weight and disrupts cell production, potentially compromising royal jelly production for feeding larvae.
Those health declines could lead to lower honey production and weaker crop pollination.
Legacy PFOS contamination persists despite bans in many regions, while researchers study exposure pathways in natural environments.

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Researchers Remove PFAS

North Dakota State University researchers found that ovalbumin, a protein in egg whites, binds and removes PFAS from contaminated water.
The study notes ovalbumin's strong affinity for PFAS compounds like PFOA and PFOS, pointing to affordable, bio-based water-treatment materials.
The approach could enable eco-friendly adsorbents and create new revenue streams for the poultry industry.

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