Forever Chemicals: An Analytical Study of Their Impact on Humans and the Environment

Term: 
2024-2025 Summer
Faculty Department of Project Supervisor: 
Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences
Number of Students: 
3

Research:

  • Literature Review: Conduct a comprehensive review of existing scientific literature on the topic of forever chemicals, focusing on their properties, sources, environmental fate, human health and gender impacts, and potential mitigation strategies.
  • Identify Knowledge Gaps: Analyze the current state of knowledge to identify areas where further research is needed.

Data Gathering:

  • Collect Data: Gather relevant data from various sources, including:
    • Peer-reviewed scientific publications: Obtain data on chemical properties, environmental concentrations, human exposure, and health effects.
    • Government agencies and regulatory bodies: Access data on regulations, monitoring programs, and risk assessments related to forever chemicals.
    • Water firms: Collect data on water quality, treatment processes, and potential contamination by forever chemicals.

Data Analysis:

  • Organize and Clean Data: Organize and clean the collected data to ensure accuracy and consistency.
  • Statistical Analysis: Perform statistical analysis to identify trends, correlations, and potential associations between exposure to forever chemicals and health outcomes.
  • Risk Assessment: Conduct a risk assessment to evaluate the potential health risks associated with exposure to forever chemicals.

Critical Analysis:

  • Evaluate Research: Critically evaluate the quality and reliability of the collected data and scientific literature.
  • Identify Limitations: Identify the limitations of the study, such as data gaps, methodological challenges, and potential biases.
  • Draw Conclusions: Draw evidence-based conclusions regarding the impact of forever chemicals on humans and the environment.

Contact Water Firms:

  • Establish Contacts: Identify relevant water firms and establish contact with key personnel.
  • Request Data: Request data on water quality, treatment processes, and potential contamination by forever chemicals.
  • Collaborate: Collaborate with water firms to identify potential research opportunities and mitigation strategies.
Related Areas of Project: 
Molecular Biology, Genetics and Bioengineering
Materials Science ve Nano Engineering
Mechatronics Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Psychology