Search for dissertations about: "Perfluoroalkylated substances"

Found 3 swedish dissertations containing the words Perfluoroalkylated substances.

  2. 1. Modeling the global fate and transport of perfluoroalkylated substances (PFAS)

    Author : James M. Armitage; Ian T. Cousins; Michael S. McLachlan; David Ellis; Stockholms universitet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; perfluoroalkylated substances; global-scale; fate and transport; Environmental chemistry; Miljökemi; Applied Environmental Science; tillämpad miljövetenskap;

    Abstract : Perfluoroalkylated substances (PFAS) are persistent contaminants that are widely distributed in the global environment. Despite the fact that these chemicals have been manufactured and used for over 50 years, there has been little scientific and regulatory interest until very recently. READ MORE

  4. 2. Development and application of high-throughput methods for analysis of persistent organic pollutants in human blood

    Author : Samira Salihovic; Bert van Bavel; Lars Lind; Myrto Petreas; Örebro universitet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Human blood; POPs; Perfluoroalkylated substances; Structural isomers; Sample preparation; Column-switch; Mass spectrometry; Kemi; Chemistry;

    Abstract : The general public is continuously exposed to a wide range of environmental pollutants. This thesis focuses on a group of anthropogenic chemicals referred to as persistent organic pollutants (POPs) that have been linked to various adverse health effects in humans. READ MORE

  5. 3. Tissue distribution studies and risk assessment of perfluoroalkylated and polyfluoroalkylated substances (PFASs)

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