Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances research
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances research is a research topic within Environmental Chemistry. Science Explorer counts 10k research works in it since 1951. 33.6% of them reached the world's top 10% most cited for their field and year.
This cluster of papers focuses on the environmental contamination, global distribution, monitoring, and toxicological findings of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs). It explores their sources, fate, transport, bioaccumulation, and potential health effects on humans and wildlife. The papers also discuss exposure pathways, biological monitoring, and the presence of PFASs in various environmental compartments.
- Perfluoroalkyl Substances
- Polyfluoroalkyl Compounds
- PFASs
- Environmental Contamination
- Toxicological Findings
- Global Distribution
- Health Effects
- Exposure Pathways
- Biological Monitoring
- Wastewater Treatment
- Research works
- 10k fractional, since 1951
- In the world top 10%
- 3.5k per year above
- Top-10% rate
- 33.6% share of its works in the world top 10%
- Growth, 2013–17 → 2018–22
- +91% the tick is no change
Which countries lead Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances research research?
By volume, China and the United States publish the most (1.2k and 1.1k works in 2022–2025).
By volume, 2022–2025
- 1 China 1.2k works
- 2 United States 1.1k works
- 3 Australia 123 works
- 4 Italy 113 works
- 5 Canada 111 works
- 6 Germany 107 works
- 7 Sweden 91 works
- 8 South Korea 75 works
- 9 India 73 works
- 10 France 69 works
How concentrated that is
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Which institutions lead Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances research research?
By volume in 2022–2025, Chinese Academy of Sciences publishes the most Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances research research, followed by Nankai University and Environmental Protection Agency.
By volume, 2022–2025
- 1 Chinese Academy of SciencesChina 33 works
- 2 Nankai UniversityChina 29 works
- 3 Environmental Protection AgencyUnited States 27 works
- 4 University of North Carolina at Chapel HillUnited States 26 works
- 5 Hohai UniversityChina 20 works
- 6 Shanghai Jiao Tong UniversityChina 19 works
- 7 North Carolina State UniversityUnited States 18 works
- 8 Research Center for Eco-Environmental SciencesChina 18 works
- 9 University of ArizonaUnited States 18 works
- 10 Sun Yat-sen UniversityChina 17 works
Who are the leading researchers in Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances research?
The most-cited researchers publishing on Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances research include Dana Dabelea.
- 1 Dana Dabelea United States 2.4k citations
Ranked by citations received across their whole record, among researchers with at least three works on this topic.
Where is Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances research research done?
The largest centres of Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances research research in 2022–2025 are Beijing (China), Shanghai (China), Nanjing (China) and Guangzhou (China).
Largest cities, 2022–2025
Where is the best place to study Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances research?
Among universities, judged by research, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, New Jersey Institute of Technology and Nankai University score highest, combining excellence, specialisation, size, growth and international reach. Research strength is one signal when choosing where to study; it does not measure teaching.
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| # | University | Score | Top 10% | Specialisation | Works | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Swedish University of Agricultural SciencesSweden | 79.3 | 56.0% | 20.0× | 11 | +218.8% |
| 2 | New Jersey Institute of TechnologyUnited States | 69.7 | 65.6% | 25.7× | 10 | — |
| 3 | Nankai UniversityChina | 69.0 | 42.3% | 12.2× | 29 | +73.9% |
| 4 | Colorado School of MinesUnited States | 65.8 | 41.3% | 34.2× | 16 | +157.3% |
| 5 | North Carolina State UniversityUnited States | 63.7 | 50.4% | 9.0× | 18 | +57.6% |
| 6 | University of Newcastle AustraliaAustralia | 61.7 | 33.1% | 12.6× | 10 | +343.6% |
| 7 | University of California, RiversideUnited States | 61.5 | 61.5% | 9.1× | 10 | — |
| 8 | Hohai UniversityChina | 57.9 | 34.4% | 10.2× | 20 | — |
| 9 | Oregon State UniversityUnited States | 57.6 | 57.7% | 9.3× | 10 | +11.1% |
| 10 | University of ArizonaUnited States | 56.7 | 46.4% | 7.6× | 18 | — |
Universities only. Score blends excellence (30%), specialisation (25%), size (20%), growth (15%) and international reach (10%), 2015–2022; growth compares 2010–14 with 2015–19.
Is Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances research research growing?
Output in 2018–2022 was 91% higher than in 2013–2017, peaking in 2025. The fastest-growing topics are Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances research.
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Which topics inside it are moving
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