Environmental Concerns and the Phase-out of PFAS-Based Firefighting...

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Environmental Concerns and the Phase-out of PFAS-Based Firefighting Foams: Challenges and Alternatives

For decades, firefighting foams containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also known as perfluorinated compounds (PFCs), have been the industry standard for combating flammable liquid fires. These foams, often referred to as aqueous film-forming foams (AFFFs), work by smothering the fire with a film that separates fuel from oxygen, preventing re-ignition and controlling the blaze....

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