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Project
Geographical patterns and tissue distribution of the emerging flame retardants HBCD (hexabromocyclododecane) and TBBPA (tetrabromobisfenol A).
Recently, the intensive use of the brominated flame retardants hexabromocyclododecane (HBCD) and tetrabromobishenol A (TBBPA) has lead to their ubiquitous presence in the environment. Information about their levels and potential effects is thus of major importance. Birds have been used as a succesful biomonitor since the 1960s. In this project, we will make use of raptors to study geographical patterns and tissue distribution of HBCD and TBBPA.
Date:1 Jan 2010 → 31 Dec 2011
Keywords:BFRS, ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING, HBCD, TBBPA
Disciplines:Sustainable chemistry, Animal biology, Aquatic sciences, challenges and pollution, Environmental science and management