Abstract Hexabromocyclododecane (HBCD) and Tetrabromobisphenol A (TBBP-A) are
brominated flame retardants widely used in variety of industrial and consumer products (eg …

Hormone active agents constitute a dangerous class of pollutants. Among them, those
agents that mimic the action of estrogens on target cells and are part of the group of …

Background: In the United States, one in six children are affected by neurodevelopmental
disorders, and polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) in flame-retardant chemicals are …

Environmental factors are recognized as risk factors of thyroid cancer in humans. Exposure
to radiation, both from nuclear weapon or fallout or medical radiation, and to some organic …

Brominated flame retardants (BFRs) are a large group of different substances used in
numerous products to prevent fire hazards. Some of them are persistent in the environment …

Human civilization is currently facing two particular challenges: population growth with a
strong trend towards urbanization and climate change. The latter is now no longer seriously …

The growing worldwide population is directly responsible for the increased production and
consumption of textile products. One of the key reasons for the generation of microfibers is …

A growing body of evidence identifies clothing as an important mediator of human exposure
to chemicals and particles, which may have public health significance. This paper reviews …

Natural fibers and bio-based composites are competitive to conventional materials in
structural and transportation industry. Natural fibers reinforced polymer matrix composites …

Increasing attention is being paid to the environmental fate and impact of plastics and their
additives under sunlight exposure. We evaluated the photodegradation of polystyrene (PS) …