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 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 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
