Nirupam Aich, civil and environmental engineering, was interviewed for an Aug. 1 Live Science article on a new study showing for the first time that four species of Acetobacterium can degrade bonds in some perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS. “PFAS degradation using microbes is one of the most sought-after technologies in wastewater treatment and waste management,” he said. Aich was not involved in the research.
September 4, 2024
