Search for dissertations about: "PFAA"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 9 swedish dissertations containing the word PFAA.
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1. Fate of perfluoroalkyl acids in the aquatic environment with a focus on mass balance studies
Abstract : Perfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) are man-made chemicals. Their unique properties make them beneficial for a wide range of industrial and consumer product applications, such as in aqueous film forming foam (AFFF), durable water repellent clothing, hydraulic oils and food packaging materials. READ MORE
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2. Estimating children’s exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances
Abstract : Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) are highly stable, surface active chemicals, which are water- and oil/stain-repellent. Because of their unique properties, PFASs are widely used in consumer products. READ MORE
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3. Comparative avian developmental toxicity of PFAAs
Abstract : Perfluoroalkyl acids (PFAAs) are persistent organic pollutants that can commonly be found in environmental matrixes and wildlife from all over the globe. The PFAAs have been used in applications such as water and dirt repelling treatments for textiles, oil-resistant paper coatings and fire-fighting foams. READ MORE
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4. Transport of perfluoroalkyl acids from the ocean to the atmosphere via sea spray aerosol
Abstract : Perfluoroalkyl acids (PFAAs) are a subgroup of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) that have been widely used in commercial and industrial applications. PFAAs are very persistent in the environment and some can bioaccumulate and have adverse health effects on human health. READ MORE
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5. Mass balance of perfluoroalkyl acids in the Baltic Sea
Abstract : Perfluoroalkyl acids (PFAAs) are man-made chemicals. Their unique properties make them beneficial for a wide range of industrial and consumer applications, such as constituents in fire fighting foams, hydraulic oils and food packaging materials. READ MORE