The O •− /electron tandem path for complete mineralization of trifluoroacetate and perfluorocarboxylic acids
Mehran Mostafavi
Nature Water, Published online: 15 April 2026; doi:10.1038/s44221-026-00632-x This study reveals an effective way to achieve mineralization of short-chain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances by pairing two reactive species that work together under mild conditions, offering a powerful and scalable strategy for remediating persistent pollutants.