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FACTORS AFFECTING THE SETTLING AND FILTERING PROPERTIES OF GREEN LIQUOR DREGS, 2023 PEERS Conference

Factors Affecting Phosphorus Up-take/Dissolution during Slaking and Causticizing, 2023 PEERS Conference

OPTIMUM STEAM PLANT EFFICIENCY THROUGH ADVANCED CONTROLS AND ENERGY DASHBOARDS, 2023 PEERS Conference

Understanding the Energy and Emission Implications of New Technologies in a Kraft Mill: Insights from a CADSIM Plus Simulation Model, 2023 PEERS Conference

Managing Odor at Mill Wastewater Treatment Systems, 2023 PEERS Conference

Precipitator Ash Addition to Black Liquor to Reduce Evaporator Scaling • Understanding 1 the Fate of the Ash, 2023 PEERS Conference

Results of Causticizing Plant Targets on the Kraft Pulp Mill Operation, 2023 PEERS Conference

How Will a Reduction in the Fine Particulate Matter National Ambient Air Quality Standard Impact My Facility?, 2023 PEERS Conference

Maximizing Byproduct Recovery, 2023 PEERS Conference

Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) — Fibrous substrates, TAPPI Journal September 2023

ABSTRACT: Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have been implemented during the finishing process of textiles such as upholstery, clothing, personal protective equipment, and sports gear to provide water resistance. Currently, PFAS are still present at quantifiable levels in consumer products and food, even though many companies have started to phase out PFAS treatment with non-toxic water repellant replacements given the possible detrimental health effects suggested by current research. This paper is a detailed review that focuses on how PFAS are implemented in textile production and sources of PFAS contamination during chemical treatments. This review also addresses current legislation on PFAS emissions and trade regulations to decrease exposure of consumers due to toxicokinetics and mechanisms of action through-out the body that are still not well understood. This paper includes a literature review on possible PFAS related health conditions shown from past research and contains suggested toxicity levels, exposure routes, duration, and pathways detailed to the best of our ability.