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Introduction

Firefighting foams are key tools for the control and extinction of liquid fuel fires. This talk traces the origins of PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substance) use in foams, the switch from long to short chain PFAS, and the development of PFAS-free foams, with an emphasis on the physical chemistry processes that underlie foam properties and performance.

Speakers

• Dr John Payne Angus Fire Safety, United Kingdom

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Sponsorship & supporting organisations

University of Central Lancashire

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Sponsors

Venue

United Kingdom

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Committee

• Sarah Myers STEM Learning, United Kingdom
• Valerie Seymour Lancaster University., United Kingdom
• Anna Kirkham University of Central Lancashire., United Kingdom
• John Hepworth University of Central Lancashire., United Kingdom

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• Samuel Lowe Victrex, United Kingdom
• John Griffin Lancaster University., United Kingdom
• John Hardy Lancaster University., United Kingdom
• Peter Moorcroft Chemists Community Fund Rep., United Kingdom
• Malcolm Wright Retired, United Kingdom
• Harry Clarke Retired, United Kingdom

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Organised by

Lancaster University

Contact information

John G Hardy
Lancaster University
Department of Chemistry & Materials Science Institute, Faraday Building
John Creed Avenue
01524595080
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