Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of over 15,000 compounds which have been used in a variety of different industries due to their unique properties. Over the past two decades, their presence in water and the human body has become of increasing concern, with studies linking certain PFAS to adverse effects in the organisms studied. This has led to increasing consumer awareness, litigation, and the regulation of PFAS compounds. This course provides an in-depth review of PFAS compounds, their history, market drivers, regulations, current uses in the semiconductor industry, and methods for sampling and analysis, over the entire semiconductor value chain.
Course Outline: - Introduction to PFAS Compounds - Current uses of PFAS in the Semiconductor Environment - PFAS Value Chain in the Semiconductor Industry - Market Drivers for PFAS in the Semiconductor Value Chain - Sampling and Analysis of PFAS in the Semiconductor Value Chain - Case studies - Q&A and Wrap up
Learning Objectives:
Understand the chemical properties and historical development of PFAS.
Identify market drivers and regulatory impacts on PFAS usage in the semiconductor industry.
Learn about current applications and challenges of PFAS in semiconductor manufacturing.
Gain knowledge of sampling and analytical methods for PFAS.
Explore the entire PFAS value chain, including influent, effluent, solid wastes, recycling, and recyclability.
