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Trophic amplification of Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in snails: Unveiling definitive role of photic biofilm response in driving bottom-up effects.
Jiahui Wan, Jun Wu, Yimin Wang, Eldon R Rene, Minghua Zhu, Ningyuan Zhu
Published: 202610.1016/j.watres.2025.125033
Abstract
Natural biofilms served as significant sinks for Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), as they secreted extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) and altered their community composition to enhance resistance. Nevertheless, there was little infor…
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