Presenter
- Dr. Zhanyun Wang from the University of Southern Denmark (SDU)
The webinar will be on March 11th, 2026 14.00 – 15.00 CET.
Please find the information in the invitation below and use this link to register.
Fluoropolymers are a large group of polymers that have attracted increasing public attention, as many of them are classified as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). This webinar will present key findings from the OECD Synthesis Report on Understanding Fluoropolymers and Their Life Cycle. The report examines fluoropolymers from chemical identity and production through use, degradation, and end-of-life treatment. It synthesizes scientific and technical data collected between 2023 and 2025 to provide insights into chemical identity, the presence of other PFAS in products, degradation processes, environmental releases, and recommendations for future research and policy action.
Dr. Zhanyun Wang has recently joined the Centre of Life Cycle Engineering and the Danish Institute for Advanced Study (DIAS) at the University of Southern Denmark (SDU). He is trained as an environmental chemist and studies how anthropogenic chemicals are produced, used, and released into the environment, as well as the potential risks they pose to humans and ecosystems. He is also very interested in exploring novel and pragmatic approaches to advancing sound chemicals management, enabling a sustainable circular economy, and strengthening the science-policy interface on chemicals and waste. Since 2012, he has led or co-developed nearly 20 technical reports for organizations such as UNEP and OECD, and has participated as an observer in many international negotiations such as those under the Basel, Rotterdam, and Stockholm Conventions.
The invitation can be downloaded here.