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BURNPhys.orgMay 6, 2026
Portable sensor detects PFAS in water on-site, cutting need for costly lab tests
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6.45
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9/10
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7M CBWD
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Breakthrough technology enabling scalable, cost-effective environmental monitoring of toxic PFAS. | The innovation directly advances SDG 3 (Good Health), SDG 6 (Clean Water), and SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption) by reducing pollution monitoring costs and improving access to clean water. It also supports SDG 14 (Life Below Water) and SDG 15 (Life on Land) by enabling proactive detection of harmful PFAS chemicals, which are linked to severe ecological and human health risks. The technology's scala