Forever Analytical’s core technology was developed by Graham Peaslee, PhD, a leading experimental nuclear physicist with decades of experience in particle accelerator applications. His pioneering work in applying nuclear techniques to environmental challenges led to the creation of a novel method for detecting total PFAS in complex samples—technology that now powers Forever Analytical’s testing platform.
Dr. Peaslee, now Professor Emeritus and Chief Scientific Officer at Forever Analytical, developed a proprietary technique for detecting PFAS in a wide range of liquid and solid samples using particle accelerator technology at the University of Notre Dame. He has authored more than 250 peer-reviewed scientific publications and remains a leading authority on PFAS detection with more than 45 of those publications related to PFAS and their detection. He is frequently cited for his work on the widespread presence and transport of these forever chemicals in consumer products and the environment. Here is a selection of his published research.
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Fluorinated Compounds in U.S. Fast Food Packaging
https://pubs.acs.org/doi/full/10.1021/acs.estlett.6b00435 -
Research, Communication, and Policy Change: PFAS in Food Contact Materials
https://ehp.niehs.nih.gov/doi/abs/10.1289/isesisee.2018.P02.3800 -
Total Fluorine Measurements in Food Packaging: How Do Current Methods Perform?
https://pubs.acs.org/doi/full/10.1021/acs.estlett.8b00700 -
Use and release of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) in consumer food packaging in U.S. and Canada
https://pubs.rsc.org/en/content/articlelanding/2022/em/d2em00166g
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Screening for Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances in Water with Particle Induced Gamma-Ray Emission Spectroscopy
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Closing PFAS analytical gaps: Inter-method evaluation of total organofluorine techniques for AFFF-impacted water
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666911024000212?via%3Dihub
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Release of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFASs) from Carpet and Clothing in Model Anaerobic Landfill Reactors
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PIGE as a screening tool for Per- and polyfluorinated substances in papers and textiles
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0168583X1730633X -
Flows, Stock, and Emissions of Poly- and Perfluoroalkyl Substances in California Carpet in 2000–2030 under Different Scenarios
https://pubs.acs.org/doi/abs/10.1021/acs.est.9b06956 -
Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances in North American School Uniforms
https://pubs.acs.org/doi/full/10.1021/acs.est.2c02111
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Side-chain fluorotelomer-based polymers in children car seats
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0269749120361650?via%3Dihub -
Presence of Perfluorohexanoic Acid in Fluoroelastomer Watch Bands
https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acs.estlett.4c00907 -
Directly Fluorinated Containers as a Source of Perfluoroalkyl Carboxylic Acids
https://pubs.acs.org/doi/full/10.1021/acs.estlett.3c00083
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Another Pathway for Firefighter Exposure to Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances: Firefighter Textiles
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Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and total fluorine in fire station dust
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41370-021-00288-7 -
Disposition of Fluorine on New Firefighter Turnout Gear
https://pubs.acs.org/doi/abs/10.1021/acs.est.1c06322
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Madrid Statement: Scientists’ Concerns on PFAS
https://ehp.niehs.nih.gov/doi/full/10.1289/ehp.1509934 -
Industry response to the required use of PFAS in industry
https://ehp.niehs.nih.gov/doi/10.1289/ehp.1510207 -
Radiosynthesis and Biological Distribution of 18F-Labeled Perfluorinated Alkyl Substances
https://pubs.acs.org/doi/full/10.1021/acs.estlett.7b00042 -
Development of the St. Andre ion beam analysis facility at Notre Dame
https://pubs.aip.org/aip/acp/article/2160/1/050025/619315/Development-of-the-St-Andre-ion-beam-analysis -
Implementing PIXE and PIGE at the Texas A&M University cyclotron institute
https://pubs.aip.org/aip/acp/article/2160/1/050023/619328/Implementing-PIXE-and-PIGE-at-the-Texas-A-amp-M -
Comparative fetal uptake and biological distribution of C6 and C8 [18F]-labeled perfluorinated alkyl substances in pregnant mice
https://jnm.snmjournals.org/content/60/supplement_1/65.short -
Sorption and desorption behavior of PFOS and PFOA onto a Gram-positive and a Gram-negative bacterial species measured using particle-induced gamma-ray emission (PIGE) spectroscopy
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S000925412030317X -
A forensic approach for distinguishing PFAS materials
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/15275922.2020.1771631 -
Sorption and desorption behavior of PFOS and PFOA onto a Gram-positive and a Gram-negative bacterial species measured using particle-induced gamma-ray emission (PIGE) spectroscopy
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Comparative Uptake and Biological Distribution of [18F]-Labeled C6 and C8 Perfluorinated Alkyl Substances in Pregnant Mice via Different Routes of Administration
https://pubs.acs.org/doi/abs/10.1021/acs.estlett.0c00367 -
External beam normalization measurements using atmospheric argon gamma rays
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0168583X20304237?via%3Dihub -
Performance testing of mesh anodes for in situ electrochemical oxidation of PFAS
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666821121001204 -
Indiana Statewide PFAS Assessment
https://docs.lib.purdue.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1001&context=isfdocs -
Calcium sulfate targets for PIGE/PIXE standardization ex vacuo
http://sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0168583X24003641?via%3Dihub -
Enhancing the Thermal Mineralization of Perfluorooctanesulfonate on Granular Activated Carbon Using Alkali and Alkaline-Earth Metal Additive
https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acs.est.3c09795