Chrome plating wastewater contains high concentrations of PFOS and F53B.
Activated carbons after KOH reactivation exhibit high removal of PFOS and F53B.
Coexisting organic matters in wastewater significantly affect PFOS/F53B sorption.
Spent adsorbent is fully regenerated by persulfate oxidation and can be reused.
Persulfate oxidation is effective for the degradation of adsorbed PFOS and F53B.