Publications by authors named "Maggie Blumenthal"
RSC Sustain
November 2024
Article Synopsis
- PFAS (Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are harmful chemicals known for not breaking down easily in the environment and are found in high amounts in drinking water and various contaminated sites.
- There is a rising demand for effective methods to detect PFAS, especially PFOA, in environmental samples like surface water.
- This study presents a biosensor using human liver fatty acid binding protein that can quickly and efficiently identify PFOA levels in water samples from areas near Loring Airforce Base without needing complex sample preparation.
Env Sci Adv
February 2024
Article Synopsis
- PFAS are highly toxic substances with limited ways to clean them up, prompting interest in phytoremediation, which uses plants to remove contaminants.
- A project involving the Mi'kmaq Nation and various researchers tested hemp's ability to absorb and remove PFAS from soil at the former Loring Air Force base, achieving some success in reducing PFAS levels.
- While hemp showed potential by taking up certain types of PFAS, it alone isn't a complete solution, but the project highlights the value of community involvement in land remediation efforts.
