Essays about: "linear and branched isomers"

Found 2 essays containing the words linear and branched isomers.

1. 1. Analysis of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFASs) in African Darter (Anhinga rufa) Eggs along Vaal River, South Africa : Comparison of Homologue and Isomer Profiles

   University essay from Örebro universitet/Institutionen för naturvetenskap och teknik

   Author : Felicia Fredriksson; [2016]
   Keywords : Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances PFASs ; Perfluorooctane sulfonate PFOS ; linear and branched isomers; African Darter; Vaal River; bird eggs; Per- och polyfluoralkylerade substanser PFASs ; perfluoroktansulfonat PFOS ; linjära och grenade isomerer; African Darter; Vaal River; fågelägg;

   Abstract : Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) are a group of toxic and persistent organic compounds. Their properties make them extremely resistant and they have been shown to have bioaccumulation and toxic properties in the environment and also to biomagnify in both aquatic and terrestrial food webs. READ MORE

3. 2. Evaluation of the Removal Efficiency of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances in Drinking Water using Nanofiltration Membranes, Active Carbon and Anion Exchange

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Luft-, vatten- och landskapslära

   Author : Klara Lindegren; [2015]
   Keywords : PFASs; perfluoroalkyl substances; removal efficiency; NF; nanofiltration; membrane; GAC; granular activated carbon; AE; anion exchange; PFAS; perfluorerade alkylsubstanser; reningseffektivitet; NF; nanofiltrering; membran; GAC; granulärt aktivt kol; AE; jonbytarmassa;

   Abstract : Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) is a group of man-made, highly persistent chemicals. Due to the specific surface-active attributes of these molecules, applications are numerous and feed an economically important industry. During the last decade, PFASs have been detected globally in the environment, living organisms and tap water. READ MORE