Essays about: "POPs"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 23 essays containing the word POPs.

  1. 16. Method Improvement for the Determination and Quantification of PCBs in the Muscle Tissues of Arctic Char (Salvelinus salvelinus) and European Whitefish (Coregonus acronius) from Lake Vättern, Sweden

    University essay from Örebro universitet/Institutionen för naturvetenskap och teknik

    Author : Melli Sejfic; [2015]
    Keywords : PCBs; Arctic char; European whitefish; Lake Vättern; sample pretreatment; silica;

    Abstract : Lake Vättern has been contaminated with high levels of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) for decades, which could be due to the release of wastes from industries and urban communities surrounding the water system. This has especially had a negative effect on fatty fishes, which could accumulate large amounts of persistent organic pollutants (POPs) and thereby also become a source of environmental toxicants to humans through consumption. READ MORE

  3. 17. Micro plastics in the oceans and their effect on the marine fauna

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Biomedical Sciences and Veterinary Public Health

    Author : Elin Andersson; [2014]
    Keywords : plastic; micro plastic; POPs; pollutants; additives; effects; animals; plast; miljögifter; tillsatser; effekter; djur;

    Abstract : Small pieces of plastic, termed “micro plastic” in the oceans derive mainly from degradation of big plastics such as beach littering, but also from sources of direct emission from e.g. beauty scrubbers and synthetic sand-blasting. These micro plastics are ingested by marine animals – mistaking them for plankton – or via prey. READ MORE

  4. 18. Platsen som marknadsföring : en undersökning av fenomenet brandspace och dess konsekvenser

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management (from 130101)

    Author : Johan Ekeblom; [2014]
    Keywords : branding; brandspace; brandscape; privat; offentlig; offentligt rum konsekvens; PSOP; POPS;

    Abstract : 3Det här examensarbetet syftar till att undersöka ett fenomen som uppstår när offentliga ytor är i privat ägo och där intentionen med platsen är att stärka ett varumärke. Ämnet, som är mycket sparsamt beskrivet i samband med landskapsarkitektur, undersöks genom ett antal platser som har en privat ägare eller donator och som är tillgänglig för allmänheten likt en offentlig yta. READ MORE

  5. 19. Screening of endocrine disrupting compounds in Swedish rivers : with focus on organic flame retardants and perfluoroalkylated substances

    University essay from Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Erik Ribeli; [2014]
    Keywords : EDC; flame retardants; PFAS; PFAA; PFCA; PFSA; screening; rivers; surface water; grab samples; Sweden;

    Abstract : The occurrence of chemical contaminants in the environment is one of the key issues the world isfacing today. Special effort has been put on the screening of endocrine disrupting compounds(EDCs), substances that have been shown to have adverse effects on the endocrine system. READ MORE

  6. 20. SOURCES OF DIOXINS TO BALTIC AIR Volatilization and Resuspension As Potential Secondary Sources of Dioxins to Air

    University essay from Kemiska institutionen

    Author : Van Anh Le; [2011]
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    Abstract : Persistent organic pollutants (POPs) are ubiquitous contaminants characterized by semi-volatility, low water solubility, high lipophilicity and inherent toxicity. A combination of these properties results in long-rang transport, bioaccumulation and biomagnification through food webs. READ MORE