Essays about: "POPs"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 23 essays containing the word POPs.

  1. 6. Affinity of Alpha-Synuclein and Lipid Vesicle Interaction

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Fasta tillståndets fysik; Lunds universitet/Fysiska institutionen

    Author : Ahmed Masaada; [2019]
    Keywords : Physics and Astronomy;

    Abstract : Alpha-synuclein is a protein involved in several neurodegenerative diseases, such as Parkinson’s, where it has been observed to form amyloid fibrils or Lewy bodies. However, how or to what extent alpha-synuclein is involved is not known. READ MORE

  3. 7. Sustainable phytoremediation potential of locally adapted plants in the Chinandega region, Nicaragua

    University essay from Mittuniversitetet/Institutionen för ekoteknik- och hållbart byggande

    Author : förnamn:Ginnette Student 1 Flores Carmenate; [2019]
    Keywords : Chinandega; Nicaragua; soil phytoremediation; DPSIR; POPs;

    Abstract : In order to analyze the socio-economic and environmental system that is demanding soil remediation solutions in Chinandega region (Nicaragua), a DPSIR framework was used to model the system and to point out opportunities and limitations for phytoremediation applications in the region. An inventory of naturalized and autochthonous plant species was conducted while exploring their socioecological and economic co-benefits like potential candidates for sustainable phytoremediation strategies in Chinandega. READ MORE

  4. 8. Suspect screening of human serum with UHPLC-QTOF/MS

    University essay from Örebro universitet/Institutionen för naturvetenskap och teknik

    Author : Louise P. Poolsri; [2018]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : The number of environmental pollutants has increased due to the increased production and the use of various chemicals in different applications. An estimation of today’s synthetic chemicals is approximately 50,000 to 100,000 and many of them may be harmful to humans and the environment. READ MORE

  5. 9. Spatial distribution of persistent organic pollutants (POPs) in sediments contaminated by fiber material from pulp and paper industries

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Aquatic Sciences and Assessment

    Author : Gabriel Dupaul; [2018]
    Keywords : PCB; DDT; HCB; fiberbank; fiber-rich sediment; sediment; Sweden; Västernorrland; Ångermanälven; Gulf of Bothnia; Baltic sea;

    Abstract : Sweden has had a long history of forestry activities together with pulp and paper operations. Historical discharges of organic-rich wastewater from pulp and paper factories have resulted in formation of large fiberbanks on the seafloor, which lately have been found to be contaminated with persistent organic pollutants (POPs). READ MORE

  6. 10. Characterization of the metabolic changes in chicken liver due to exposure of perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) during the embryo development

    University essay from Örebro universitet/Institutionen för naturvetenskap och teknik

    Author : Ayan Au Musse; [2017]
    Keywords : PFCs; PFOS; Lipidomics; Lipid metabolism; UHPLC Q-TOF-MS;

    Abstract : Perfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) are anthropogenic compounds that have been classed as persistent organic pollutants (POPs) and are found in both commercial and industrial products. PFASs have been detected in different environmental matrices and have been found to bioaccumulate in all trophic levels. READ MORE