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1. Qualitative Analysis of Chlorinated Paraffins in Recycled Plastics
University essay from Örebro universitet/Institutionen för naturvetenskap och teknikAbstract : Described in many studies as dangerous for the environment and potentially carcinogenic for humans, Chlorinated Paraffins (CPs) are easily widespread due to their substantial production and use in different products. Previous studies reported the presence of CPs in different plastic polymers. READ MORE
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2. Investigation of Potentially Toxic Elements in Agriculture Soil : Greenhouse and Open-field Farming in Türkiye
University essay from Linköpings universitet/Tema MiljöförändringAbstract : Greenhouse food production has intensive fertilizer practices, and it leads to contamination in the soil and food chains. This study investigated the potentially toxic elements (As, Pb, Zn, Cd, Cr, Cu, and Ni) (PTE) in agriculture soil and their bioaccumulation by dragon fruit and banana. READ MORE
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3. Microplastics in food webs- occurrence in Lake Vänern brown trout (Salmo trutta) and its main prey
University essay from Karlstads universitet/Fakulteten för hälsa, natur- och teknikvetenskap (from 2013)Abstract : Over the past decade, research on microplastic pollution has gained significant attention. Research regarding microplastic occurrence in freshwater fish, however is still scarce. While possible pathways have been investigated, passive transfer via ingestion of prey, and possible bioaccumulation in different organs remains relatively unstudied. READ MORE
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4. Assessment of zebrafish embryo toxicity of environmentally relevant antibiotics
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för medicinsk biokemi och mikrobiologiAbstract : Antibiotics are essential drugs in modern medicine. After consumption antibiotics are excreted in unmetabolized form in the urine and reach our sewage treatment plants (STP). STP are not able to degrade all antibiotics leading to release of antibiotics into the aquatic environment. Aquatic animals are thus continuously exposed to antibiotics. READ MORE
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5. HgII uptake in Geobacter sulfurreducens spheroplasts : Thiols’ role in Hg partitioning and methylation
University essay from Umeå universitet/Kemiska institutionenAbstract : Mercury (Hg) is a naturally occurring trace element and pollutant that is ubiquitous in aquatic ecosystems. All Hg species are hazardous, but methylmercury (MeHg) is the most alarming due to its neurotoxicity, teratogenicity, and bioaccumulation in the food web. READ MORE