Perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are highly versatile chemicals. These fluorine-containing organic molecules are the reason why rain drops simply slide off outdoor jackets. They are used in the greaseproof coating of paper food packaging and are key ingredients in fire-extinguisher foams and the protective gear worn by firefighters. PFAS were first introduced in the 1940s and since then, the number of products and areas in which they are used has grown astronomically.
special shoutout to my guy science, who loves solving issues that he himself made.
Some scientists create problems, others solve them.
Not so forever anymore
It required a little bit of electricity, shocking.
and just like a million other great inventions, we will never use it :) (though we should)
