$1.4M effort develops reusable sponges to soak up harmful chemicals from water
Researchers are developing specialized, reusable sponges to remove harmful chemicals known as PFAS from water. PFAS is an abbreviation for perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, which are long-lasting manufactured chemicals that have been used for decades in products such as makeup, nonstick pans and firefighting foam.