Isaac Richards

Introduction Click to copy section linkSection link copied! Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are an anthropogenic class of compounds that are, uniquely, both hydrophobic and lipophobic, which renders them resistant to both water and oil. The very strong C–F bonds provide extremely high chemical inertness and thermal stability. This set of properties has led to a rapid expansion in nonstick and heat and chemical resistant applications.

Introduction Click to copy section linkSection link copied! Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are an anthropogenic class of compounds that are, uniquely, both hydrophobic and lipophobic, which renders them resistant to both water and oil. The very strong C–F bonds provide extremely high chemical inertness and thermal stability. This set of properties has led to a rapid expansion in nonstick and heat and chemical resistant applications.