A5008072913- Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances research
- Toxic Organic Pollutants Impact
- Air Quality and Health Impacts
- Gas Dynamics and Kinetic Theory
- Occupational Health and Performance
Wilson College
2023-2024
North Carolina State University
2023-2024
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are found in a variety of places including cosmetics, rain jackets, dust, water. PFAS have also been applied to occupational gear protect against water oils. However, identified as immunosuppressants perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), specific PFAS, has carcinogenic. Since there is risk for dermal exposure these compounds, need characterize their absorption. Using vitro flow-through diffusion, skin permeabilities were determined 14C-labeled...
In 2022, the occupation of firefighting was categorized as a "Group 1" carcinogen, meaning it is known to be carcinogenic humans. The personal protective equipment that structural firefighters wear designed safeguard them from thermal, physical, and chemical hazards while maintaining thermo-physiological comfort. Typically, outer layer turnout gear finished with durable water oil-repellent (DWR) based on per- polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) helps limit exposure hazardous liquids....