Essays about: "perfluorooctane sulfonates"

Found 2 essays containing the words perfluorooctane sulfonates.

1. 1. Mass flows of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) in a Swedish wastewater network and treatment plant

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

   Author : Linda Glimstedt; [2016]
   Keywords : per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances; PFAS; 6:2 FTSA; wastewater; wastewater network; wastewater treatment; WWTP; Uppsala; Kungsängsverket; per- och polyfluoroalkylerade substanser; PFAS; 6:2 FTSA; avloppsvatten; ledningsnät; avloppsnät; avloppsvattenrening; reningsverk; Uppsala; Kungsängsverket;

   Abstract : Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) are man-made substances that hold unique properties. They are not only oil- and water repellants but also very resistant to degradation. Due to these properties, the applications are endless and PFASs can be found in a wide range of industrial applications and commercial products. READ MORE

3. 2. Greener Water Repellency? Feasible alternatives to fluoro chemicals for DWOR treatments on textiles

   University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Institutionen Textilhögskolan

   Author : Denize Åkerblom; Erik Göranzon; [2014]
   Keywords : Water and oil repellent; treatments; water and oil repellency; DWR; DWOR; perfluorinated compounds; PFCs; perfluorooctanoic acid; PFOA; perfluorooctane sulfonates; PFOS; dendrimers; organic silicon; hydrocarbon; hydrocarbon; aliphatic polyurethane; textiles; outdoor clothing; performance; UV-radiation; Martindale; washing;

   Abstract : BACKGROUND: Perfluorinated compounds (PFCs) have been used as durable water and oil repellent treatments in clothing for more than 50 years. The reason for its popularity is related to the chemical structure, which also makes these compounds persistent in the environment. READ MORE