PureTrace Labs in the News
Scientists Develop Test That Detects PFAS in Food Packaging, Water, and Soil in Under Three Minutes
Researchers at NJIT, led by Dr. Hao Chen, developed a method to detect PFAS contamination across food packaging, water, and soil samples in under three minutes. The system uses Paper Spray Mass Spectrometry (PS-MS) and Desalting Paper Spray MS (DPS-MS) to achieve parts-per-trillion sensitivity — 10–100x faster and more sensitive than traditional LC-MS testing.
NJIT Researchers Find a Way to Efficiently Detect “Forever Chemicals”
Coverage highlighting NJIT’s new PFAS testing technology and its ability to expand real-time environmental monitoring capabilities.
Read more → NJIT Vector
NJIT and NJII Launch PureTrace Labs to Commercialize PFAS Detection Technology
New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) and the New Jersey Innovation Institute (NJII) today announced the launch of PureTrace Labs, a startup created to bring NJIT-developed technology for rapid detection of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) to market.
Read more → NJIT Vector
NJIT Researchers Unveil Method to Detect ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Under 3 Minutes
NJIT chemists, led by Dr. Hao Chen, pioneered a rapid mass spectrometry technique for ultra-fast PFAS analysis — delivering actionable results for water, soil, and food-safety applications.
Rapid Detection of PFAS Using Paper Spray-Based MS
Dr. Chen’s group demonstrates that PS-MS and DPS-MS can identify multiple PFAS compounds from water, soil, and packaging samples in minutes, achieving detection limits of 1 ppt.
Read the paper → ScienceDirect
PFAS News in the USA
The latest PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) news from the USA, and a look at the innovative ways being used to reduce the presence of these ‘forever chemicals’ in the environment, mitigate their impact, and protect public health.
Read More → Innovation News Network
PFAS in the News
PFAS in Drinking Water: Communities Still at Risk
A Michigan State University study found elevated PFAS in water and blood samples near paper mill sites, emphasizing the need for scalable water testing and remediation solutions.
Read → Michigan State University Extension
Putting PFAS to the Test: Mitigating Food Exposure & Litigation Risk
This Food Safety Magazine piece outlines how the food and packaging sectors are responding to mounting pressure for PFAS testing and compliance monitoring.
Read → Food Safety Magazine
The Hidden PFAS Threat in Soil
Environmental scientists have traced PFAS leaching into soil and groundwater near wastewater treatment facilities, raising concerns about bioaccumulation and long-term agricultural impacts.
Read → The Guardian
FDA Expands PFAS Food Testing Program
The U.S. FDA is increasing use of high-resolution mass spectrometry to detect trace PFAS in food and packaging — expanding surveillance across the nation’s supply chain.
Read → FDA.gov
