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- Title
Challenges Associated With PFAS Detection Method in Africa.
- Authors
Aborode, Abdullahi Tunde; Adesola, Ridwan Olamilekan; Idris, Ibrahim; Sakariyau Adio, Waheed; Olapade, Segun; Oluwafisayo, Gladys; Onifade, Isreal Ayobami; Fakorede, Sodiq; Bakare-Abidola, Taiwo; Olaoye, Jelil; Ogunyemi, Adedeji Daniel; Ogundijo, Oluwaseun Adeolu; Banwo, Olamilekan Gabriel; Bakre, Adetolase Azizat; Oladoye, Peter; Adegoye, Grace; Jinadu, Noimat Abeni
- Abstract
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of man-made chemicals that are widely present in many industries. Monitoring and analyzing PFAS in Africa is challenging due to the limited availability of mass spectrometry (MS), which is an essential technique for detecting PFAS. This review assesses the scope and impact of the shortage of mass spectrometry instruments in Africa, emphasizing the resulting limitations in monitoring environmental and public health threats. The review analyzes the existing PFAS monitoring, the accessibility of MS instruments, and the technical capabilities within the continent. This study suggests that fewer African countries have sufficient MS instruments, resulting in significant underreport of environmental data and related public health issues. The review proposes financial support and programs to address these difficulties to provide necessary MS instruments. The review suggests that it is highly important to develop regional centers of excellence for PFAS monitoring using MS instruments and investing in training programs to address the gap in monitoring efforts. So, enhancing these are crucial for the successful management of the environment and safeguarding public health from the effects of PFAS contamination.
- Subjects
AFRICA; DECONTAMINATION (From gases, chemicals, etc.); ENVIRONMENTAL monitoring; ENDOWMENTS; WATER supply; MASS spectrometry; MOLECULAR structure; PUBLIC health; FLUOROCARBONS; ANALYTICAL chemistry; SENSITIVITY & specificity (Statistics); SEWAGE
- Publication
Environmental Health Insights, 2025, p1
- ISSN
1178-6302
- Publication type
Academic Journal
- DOI
10.1177/11786302241310430