Bird’s-eye view of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances pollution research in the African hydrosphere
Abstract The surge in Africa’s economy has led to increased use of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs), resulting in environmental pollution. This has spurred regulatory and research efforts to mitigate these impacts. We used data analytics to study PFAS pollution in aquatic ecosystems in Af...
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| description | Abstract The surge in Africa’s economy has led to increased use of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs), resulting in environmental pollution. This has spurred regulatory and research efforts to mitigate these impacts. We used data analytics to study PFAS pollution in aquatic ecosystems in Africa and model PFAS concentrations using socio-economic variables. In agreement with literature, urbanization, gross domestic product, and population growth drive PFAS pollution. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-c8bc05171a2649659b42922b1ddfacdd2025-08-20T03:45:40ZengNature Portfolionpj Clean Water2059-70372025-07-018111810.1038/s41545-025-00495-xBird’s-eye view of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances pollution research in the African hydrosphereSabastian Simbarashe Mukonza0Nhamo Chaukura1Department of Civil Engineering, National Pingtung University of Science and TechnologyDepartment of Physical and Earth Sciences, Sol Plaatje UniversityAbstract The surge in Africa’s economy has led to increased use of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs), resulting in environmental pollution. This has spurred regulatory and research efforts to mitigate these impacts. We used data analytics to study PFAS pollution in aquatic ecosystems in Africa and model PFAS concentrations using socio-economic variables. In agreement with literature, urbanization, gross domestic product, and population growth drive PFAS pollution.https://doi.org/10.1038/s41545-025-00495-x |
| spellingShingle | Sabastian Simbarashe Mukonza Nhamo Chaukura Bird’s-eye view of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances pollution research in the African hydrosphere npj Clean Water |
| title | Bird’s-eye view of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances pollution research in the African hydrosphere |
| title_full | Bird’s-eye view of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances pollution research in the African hydrosphere |
| title_fullStr | Bird’s-eye view of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances pollution research in the African hydrosphere |
| title_full_unstemmed | Bird’s-eye view of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances pollution research in the African hydrosphere |
| title_short | Bird’s-eye view of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances pollution research in the African hydrosphere |
| title_sort | bird s eye view of per and polyfluoroalkyl substances pollution research in the african hydrosphere |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41545-025-00495-x |
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