Essays about: "Polybrominated diphenyl ether"

Found 3 essays containing the words Polybrominated diphenyl ether.

1. 1. Temporal trends of Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE) and Hexabromocyclododecane (HBCDD) in Swedish Otter (Lutra lutra) and Grey Seals (Halichoerus grypus)

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Centrum för miljö- och klimatvetenskap (CEC)

   Author : Kajsa Frost; [2023]
   Keywords : Polybrominated diphenyl ether; PBDE; BDE; hexabromocyclododecane; HBCDD; Temporal trends; Flame retardants; Baltic grey seal; Halichoerus grypus; Eurasian otter; Lutra lutra; Intestinal ulcers; BDE-47; BDE-99; BDE-100; BDE-153; BDE-154; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

   Abstract : Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE) and hexabromocyclododecane (HBCDD) are brominated flame retardants. These compounds are lipophilic, persistent and have been shown to bioaccumulate. READ MORE

3. 2. Local pollution and the risks of OPFR, PBDE and PFAS to the marine ecosystem outside Longyearbyen and Barentsburg in Svalbard

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Miljövetenskaplig utbildning

   Author : Anna Olsson; [2016]
   Keywords : Local pollution; Organophosphorus flame retardants; Polybrominated diphenyl ethers; Perfluorinated alkylated substances; Sediment; Arctic; Svalbard; Adventfjorden; Grønfjorden; Risk analysis; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

   Abstract : Most of the ecotoxicological research conducted in the Arctic until today has focused on long range transport of pollutants, while fewer studies on local pollution have been published. The aim of this study was hence to investigate if local pollution of organophosphorus flame retardants (OPFRs), polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) and perfluorinated alkylated substances (PFAS) occurs outside two settlements in Svalbard; Longyearbyen and Grønfjorden. READ MORE

4. 3. Validation of a Cleanup Method for Analysis of Novel Brominated Flame Retardants in Biota Matrices Sofie Björklund 2015-05-30 Supervisors Ingrid Ericson

   University essay from Örebro universitet/Institutionen för naturvetenskap och teknik

   Author : Sofie Björklund; [2015]
   Keywords : Novel Brominated Flame Retardants; cleanup method; multilayer silica column; biota matrices;

   Abstract : Brominated flame retardants is a group of compounds present in numerous types of materials in our surroundings. Although their purpose is to slow the progression of a fire, many has been shown to be toxic to the environment. Novel brominated flame retardants have been introduced to the market as old ones have been removed. READ MORE