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NASF/AESF Foundation Research Project #122: Electrochemical Approaches to Treatment of PFAS in Plating Wastewater - 5th Quarterly Report
This paper covers a research grant at the University of Georgia - Griffin on developing electrochemical approaches to remove PFASs present in plating wastewaters, under the direction of Professor Qingguo (Jack) Huang. This fifth quarter report assessed eight PFAAs most commonly found in wastewaters, by electro-oxidation with a Ti4O7 anode across a range of anodic potentials in solutions of different compositions and at varying operating conditions.
Read MoreIndustry Files Legal Challenge of New Stringent Drinking Water Health Advisories for PFAS Chemicals
A major legal challenge is underway targeting EPA’s new stringent drinking water lifetime health advisory levels for PFOA and PFOS. Arguments include a flawed review process and the fact that the new levels are below detection limits for these chemicals in drinking water.
Read MoreNASF Meets with White House on EPA Move to Propose Rule to List PFOS and PFOA under the Federal Superfund Clean Up Law
EPA’s proposed rule to list PFOS and PFOA as hazardous substances has cleared White House review. Industry has called for risk evaluation and impact analysis as a condition to support the decision.
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NASF Releases August 2022 Policy Update
The National Association for Surface Finishing has released a Policy Update, summarizing some of the pertinent regulatory developments and new announcements from the month of August.
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How to Keep Your Paint Booth In Peak Condition
Proper cleaning and maintenance are crucial for keeping your finishing equipment running optimally. Bill Day of Global Finishing Solutions discusses 5 ways to keep your paint booth clean and operating efficiently.
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Polishing vs. Buffing: What's the Difference?
Is polishing the same as buffing? Mechanical finishing expert, Pat Wenino, explains the differences between the two processes.
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Automobile Electrification and Heat Exchange
Chemical cleaning and passivation improves battery cooling and reliability in new energy vehicles.
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What is Consultative Selling?
Consultative selling means genuinely caring about the success of our customers as much, if not more, than the success of our own business.
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Brown and Caldwell Announces Promotion of New COO
Euan Finlay will interface with the firm’s leadership to ensure strategic and technical objectives translate to operational capabilities aligned with business targets.
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Wall Colmonoy Offers Modern Furnace Brazing School
According to the company, the advantage of brazing in modern manufacturing is the ability to achieve high-strength joints in components involving ever more challenging base materials and complex geometries.
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