Quantification of polybrominated diphenylethers in oil produced by pyrolysis of flame retarded plastic [PDF]
, 2008 In recent years, there has been extensive research into using pyrolysis to convert toxic brominated plastics into safe, bromine free fuels. However, there has been little investigation of the polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE) that are present in ...
Hall, W.J., Williams, P.T.
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Study of the Photodegradation of PBDEs in Water by UV-LED Technology
Molecules, 2021 Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) are persistent organic pollutants that can arrive to water bodies from their use as flame retardants in a wide range of applications, such as electric and electronic devices or textiles.
Meritxell Valentí-Quiroga +3 more
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Prenatal Serum Concentrations of Brominated Flame Retardants and Autism Spectrum Disorder and Intellectual Disability in the Early Markers of Autism Study: A Population-Based Case-Control Study in California. [PDF]
, 2017 BackgroundPrior studies suggest neurodevelopmental impacts of polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs), but few have examined diagnosed developmental disorders.ObjectivesOur aim was to determine whether prenatal exposure to brominated flame retardants ...
Croen, Lisa A +6 more
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Transport of persistent organic pollutants across the human placenta [PDF]
, 2014 Environment International 65, 107-115 ...
Fernández-Somoano, A +9 more
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Prenatal exposure to polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) and cognitive ability in early childhood
Environment International, 2021 Background: Prenatal exposure to polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) has been associated with adverse neurodevelopmental outcomes in children, but evidence remains mixed regarding sex differences in this association.
Naomi Azar +8 more
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A comparison of PBDE serum concentrations in Mexican and Mexican-American children living in California. [PDF]
, 2011 BackgroundPolybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE), which are used as flame retardants, have been found to be higher in residents of California than of other parts of the United States.ObjectivesWe aimed to investigate the role of immigration to California ...
Bradman, Asa +9 more
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In utero and childhood polybrominated diphenyl ether (PBDE) exposures and neurodevelopment in the CHAMACOS study. [PDF]
, 2013 BackgroundCalifornia children's exposures to polybrominated diphenyl ether flame retardants (PBDEs) are among the highest worldwide. PBDEs are known endocrine disruptors and neurotoxicants in animals.ObjectiveHere we investigate the relation of in utero ...
Bradman, Asa +8 more
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Environmental issues of Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers [PDF]
Critical Reviews in Environmental Science and Technology, 2017 Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) are among the emerging contaminants that have been traced in almost all environmental compartments for the past 30 years.
Taheran, Mehrdad +6 more
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The insulin-like growth factor system: A target for endocrine disruptors?
Environment International, 2021 The insulin-like growth factor (IGF) system is a critical regulator of growth, especially during fetal development, while also playing a central role in metabolic homeostasis.
Chiara Talia +2 more
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BDE-209 in the Australian environment: desktop review [PDF]
, 2016 The commercial polybrominated diphenyl ether (PBDE) flame retardant mixture c-decaBDE is now being considered for listing on the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants.
English, Karin +3 more
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