Essays about: "Perfluorinated"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 25 essays containing the word Perfluorinated.

  1. 1. EFFECT OF ENDOCRINE DISRUPTING MIXTURES AND CHEMICALS ON THE OXYGEN CONSUMPTION RATE OF ZEBRAFISH LARVAE

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet / Institutionen för biologi och miljövetenskap

    Author : Lieke van Iersel; [2022-08-08]
    Keywords : oxygen consumption; zebrafish larvae; respirometry; endocrine disrupting chemicals; mixture toxicity;

    Abstract : Chemicals affecting the endocrine system, so called endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDC’s), have been steadily increasing in the environment over the last 40 years. EDCs are harmful chemicals since they can act through multiple endocrine pathways, contain a wide spectrum of health effects that can be very persistent and can cause effects already at a low doses. READ MORE

  3. 2. PFAS in a Swedish wastewater treatment plant : An analysis of the effectiveness of major treatment steps on 33 PFAS

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för samhällsbyggnad och naturresurser

    Author : Jonatan Forsberg; [2022]
    Keywords : Northern Sweden; PFAS; municipal WWTP; MBBR; GAC;

    Abstract : Wastewater treatment plants (WWTP) are known spreaders of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) into the environment. Luleå University of Technology is conducting a yearlong study in which PFAS concentrations in the different treatment steps are measured at Uddebo treatment plant. READ MORE

  4. 3. Removal of PFASs and Uranium from Drinking Water Using SorbixTM Anion Exchange Resin : Effects of Sodium Chloride on the Removal Efficiency

    University essay from Karlstads universitet/Fakulteten för hälsa, natur- och teknikvetenskap (from 2013)

    Author : Fawaz Rustum; [2021]
    Keywords : Perfluorinated; polyflourinated; adsorption; fluorotelomer; salt; perfluorerade; polyfluorerade; adsorption; fluorotelomer; salt;

    Abstract : The increasing awareness towards PFAS pollution makes it increasingly important to treat. Many agencies over the globe, including the Swedish Food Agency, are introducing ever so strict control over PFASs in drinking water. READ MORE

  5. 4. Purification of watercontaminated by poly- andperfluorinated chemicals : Analysing the efficiency of the combinedtechniques ion exchange resin and rotating bedreactor

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Kemiska institutionen

    Author : Jessica Borgström Mellergård; [2021]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : Development and usage of poly-and perflourinated chemicals has increased considerablysince their discovery. They have since then polluted our environment and are exposed tohumans via drinking water and sea food amongst others. READ MORE

  6. 5. Utility of bark chips for removal of fluorinatedorganic compounds in water samples at a hazardouswaste management facility

    University essay from Örebro universitet/Institutionen för naturvetenskap och teknik

    Author : Maria Ekesbo; [2021]
    Keywords : Pine bark; PFAS; extractable organofluorine; contaminated water and sorption efficiency.;

    Abstract : Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are synthetic compounds that have beenaround since 1940. They can be used in a variety of products such as fire-fighting foam,food packaging and cosmetic products. Many PFAS have potential toxic effects on bothhumans and animals which poses a problem due to their wide distribution and persistency. READ MORE