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Capturing “forever chemicals” in water

Reham Al Nuaimi in a blue lab coat in front of membrane equipment
The Working LabCapturing “forever chemicals” in waterPhoto: NYU Abu Dhabi

Emirati postdoctoral researcher Reham Al Nuaimi is developing membrane materials that could capture PFAS and break them down instead of shifting them into another waste stream.

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  1. NYU Abu Dhabi: Filtering the Future For Cleaner Water (Sep 21, 2026)
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