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Scientists find a simple way to destroy 'forever chemicals' — by beheading them (www.livescience.com)

submitted 8 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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the chemicals may interfere with the body's hormones, raise cholesterol levels, affect fertility and increase the risk of certain cancers, according to the EPA."

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Well, since working in the industry, i can say with a very high confidence: There will be substitutes, but not for everything - at least at this point in time. There may soon very well be a breakthrough in material science, but at this point there is no alternative in some use cases (like gaskets, that have to sustain extreme temperatures and pressures...).

But i absolutely do agree with you.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 8 months ago

Good old copper is pretty hard to beat for a high temp/pressure (or vacuum). Chemical compatibility can be an issue though.

Viton gets used a lot & I'm struggling to think of alternatives to it.