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Perfluoroalkyl substances : synthesis, applications, challenges and regulations /

This title provides a balanced overview of the field, from basic synthesis through to applications, why some current PFASs are and may remain the right substance for the job, as well as addressing the challenges and alternatives.

Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Améduri, B. (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cambridge : Royal Society of Chemistry, 2022.
Subjects:
Perfluorinated chemicals.
Perfluorinated chemicals > Environmental aspects.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Table of Contents:
  • Cover
  • Perfluoroalkyl Substances
  • Preface
  • Contents
  • Chapter 1
  • PFAS Regulations: Past and Present and Their Impact on Fluoropolymers
  • 1.1 Introduction
  • 1.2 Past Regulatory Initiatives
  • 1.2.1 PFOS: 3M Voluntary Phase-­out and Regulations
  • 1.2.2 PFOA Voluntary Phase-­out and Regulations
  • 1.2.2.1 The 2010/2015 US EPA PFOA Stewardship Program
  • 1.2.2.2 The EU PFOA Restriction and Stockholm Convention Inclusion
  • 1.2.3 The C9-C14 PFCAs EU Restriction
  • 1.2.4 Alternatives to PFOA as a Polymerisation Aid
  • 1.2.5 SVHC Inclusion of Other PFASs
  • 1.3 Current and Future Regulatory Initiatives
  • 1.3.1 The EU PFHxA Restriction
  • 1.3.2 The PFAS Restriction Process
  • 1.3.3 PFAS Restriction and Its Impact on Fluoropolymers
  • 1.4 Conclusion
  • List of Acronyms
  • References
  • Chapter 2
  • Poly/Perfluorinated Alkyl Substances (PFASs)
  • Synthetic Methods, Properties and Applications
  • 2.1 Introduction
  • 2.2 Historical Background
  • 2.3 Classification of PFASs
  • 2.3.1 Perfluoroalkyl Acids (PFAAs)
  • 2.3.2 Polyfluoroalkyl Acids (PolyFAAs)
  • 2.3.3 Perfluoroalkyl Acid (PFAA) Precursors
  • 2.3.4 Other PFASs
  • 2.4 Synthetic Methods of Preparation of PFASs
  • 2.4.1 Electrochemical Fluorination (ECF)
  • 2.4.2 Telomerization of Fluoroolefins
  • 2.5 Properties of PFASs
  • 2.6 Applications of PFASs
  • 2.6.1 Polymer Manufacturing
  • 2.6.2 Oil Production and Mining
  • 2.6.3 Metal Plating
  • 2.6.4 Energy
  • 2.6.5 Semiconductors
  • 2.6.6 Electronics
  • 2.6.7 Automotive
  • 2.6.8 Aviation, Aerospace and Defense
  • 2.6.9 Firefighting
  • 2.6.10 Construction Products
  • 2.6.11 Cables and Wiring
  • 2.6.12 Medical Articles
  • 2.6.13 Biocides
  • 2.6.14 Paper and Packaging
  • 2.6.15 Apparel, Textiles, Leather, Carpets and Upholstery
  • 2.6.16 Household Products
  • 2.7 Conclusion
  • Acknowledgements
  • References
  • Chapter 3
  • Perfluoroalkyl Compounds for Industrial and Other Applications
  • 3.1 Introduction
  • 3.2 History of and Recent Progress in Perfluoroalkylation
  • 3.2.1 Nucleophilic Perfluoroalkylation
  • 3.2.2 Electrophilic Perfluoroalkylation
  • 3.2.3 Radical Perfluoroalkylation
  • 3.2.4 Cascade Reactions with Perfluoroalkylation
  • 3.2.5 Multicomponent Coupling Reactions with Perfluoroalkylation
  • 3.3 Potential Application of Perfluoroalkylated Compounds as Materials
  • 3.3.1 Perfluorocarboxylic Acids as Decoy Molecules
  • 3.3.2 Gelation of Perfluoroalkyl Compounds
  • 3.3.3 Partially Fluorinated Phospholipids
  • 3.3.4 Fluorous Chemistry
  • 3.4 Perfluoroalkyl Compounds as Pharmaceuticals and Agrochemicals
  • 3.4.1 Pharmaceuticals Bearing Perfluoroalkyl Groups
  • 3.4.2 Agrochemicals Possessing Perfluoroalkyl Groups
  • 3.5 Conclusion
  • References
  • Chapter 4
  • Difluoromethyl 2-­Pyridyl Sulfone: A Versatile Reagent for the Synthesis of Organofluorine Compounds
  • 4.1 Introduction