Search for dissertations about: "PFBS"

Found 3 swedish dissertations containing the word PFBS.

2. 1. Radiosynthesis of Perfluoroalkyl Substances : Chemical analysis, uptake, distribution, and partitioning studies

   Author : Maria Sundström; Åke Bergman; John Butenhoff; Stefan Nobel; Johan Eriksson; Christopher Lau; Stockholms universitet; []
   Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; PFOS; PFOA; PFBS; miljökemi; Environmental Chemistry;

   Abstract : Perfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) are widely utilized manmade chemicals. Their properties have made them highly appreciated in a variety of industrial and consumer product applications, including fire-fighting foams, hydraulic fluids, as well as in cookware and food contact papers. READ MORE

4. 2. Tissue distribution studies and risk assessment of perfluoroalkylated and polyfluoroalkylated substances (PFASs)

   Author : Daniel Borg; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : Perfluoroalkylated and polyfluoroalkylated substances (PFASs) represent a large class of man-made chemicals. These substances have emerged as environmental contaminants due to their extraordinary resistance to degradation, potential for bioaccumulation, toxicity and a global presence in humans, wildlife and the environment. READ MORE

5. 3. Comparative avian developmental toxicity of PFAAs

   Author : Marcus Nordén; Magnus Engwall; Krister Halldin; Anders Bignert; Örebro universitet; []
   Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; chicken; herring gull; cormorant; PFAA; PFOS; PFOA; toxicity; levels; Biology; Biologi;

   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