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flag UQ researchers created a magnetic resin that removes over 99.9% of PFAS from wastewater, with trials starting in three years.

flag Researchers at the University of Queensland have developed a magnetic resin sorbent technology to remove PFAS, or "forever chemicals," from sewerage with over 99.9% efficiency in lab tests. flag These persistent chemicals, linked to cancer and other health issues, have been found in drinking water across Australia, including Brisbane, where levels exceeded U.S. safety thresholds. flag The system mixes a magnetic resin into wastewater, absorbs PFAS, then retrieves it using magnets—offering a lower-energy alternative to traditional destruction methods. flag The patented technology, led by a 15-member research team with commercial partners, is set for trial at wastewater treatment plants over the next three years, aiming to enable safer reuse of treated waste as fertilizer.

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