Thermal decomposition of brominated flame retardants (BFRs): Products and mechanisms
M Altarawneh, A Saeed, M Al-Harahsheh… - Progress in Energy and …, 2019 - Elsevier
Brominated flame retardants (BFRs) are bromine-bearing hydrocarbons added or applied to
materials to increase their fire resistance. As thermal treatment and recycling are common …
materials to increase their fire resistance. As thermal treatment and recycling are common …
Brominated flame retardants in the Arctic environment—trends and new candidates
Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) containing two to 10 bromines are ubiquitous in
the Arctic, in both abiotic and biotic samples. Hexabromocyclododecane (HBCD) is also …
the Arctic, in both abiotic and biotic samples. Hexabromocyclododecane (HBCD) is also …
Insights into plastic biodegradation: community composition and functional capabilities of the superworm (Zophobas morio) microbiome in styrofoam feeding trials
Plastics are inexpensive and widely used organic polymers, but their high durability hinders
biodegradation. Polystyrene, including extruded polystyrene (also known as styrofoam), is …
biodegradation. Polystyrene, including extruded polystyrene (also known as styrofoam), is …
Hexabromocyclododecanes (HBCDs) in the environment and humans: a review
Hexabromocyclododecanes (HBCDs) are brominated aliphatic cyclic hydrocarbons used as
flame retardants in thermal insulation building materials, upholstery textiles, and electronics …
flame retardants in thermal insulation building materials, upholstery textiles, and electronics …
Hexabromocyclododecane: current understanding of chemistry, environmental fate and toxicology and implications for global management
CH Marvin, GT Tomy, JM Armitage… - … science & technology, 2011 - ACS Publications
Hexabromocyclododecane (HBCD) is a globally produced brominated flame retardant
(BFR) used primarily as an additive FR in polystyrene and textile products and has been the …
(BFR) used primarily as an additive FR in polystyrene and textile products and has been the …
Hexabromocyclododecane-induced developmental toxicity and apoptosis in zebrafish embryos
Hexabromocyclododecane (HBCD) is widely used as a brominated flame retardant, and has
been detected in the aquatic environment, wild animals, and humans. However, details of …
been detected in the aquatic environment, wild animals, and humans. However, details of …
Recycling of plastic waste: Screening for brominated flame retardants (BFRs)
Flame retardants are chemicals vital for reducing risks of fire and preventing human
casualties and property losses. Due to the abundance, low cost and high performance of …
casualties and property losses. Due to the abundance, low cost and high performance of …
Recent developments in the analysis of brominated flame retardants and brominated natural compounds
This article reviews recent literature on the analysis of brominated flame retardants (BFRs)
and brominated natural compounds (BNCs). The main literature sources are reviews from …
and brominated natural compounds (BNCs). The main literature sources are reviews from …
Tetrabromobisphenol A (TBBPA) and hexabromocyclododecanes (HBCDs) in tissues of humans, dolphins, and sharks from the United States
Concentrations of tetrabromobisphenol A (TBBPA) and α-, β-, and γ-isomers of
hexabromocyclododecanes (HBCDs) were determined by liquid chromatography–tandem …
hexabromocyclododecanes (HBCDs) were determined by liquid chromatography–tandem …
Brominated flame retardants in waste electrical and electronic equipment: substance flows in a recycling plant
LS Morf, J Tremp, R Gloor, Y Huber… - … science & technology, 2005 - ACS Publications
Brominated flame retardants (BFRs) are synthetic additives mainly used in electrical and
electronic appliances and in construction materials. The properties of some BFRs are typical …
electronic appliances and in construction materials. The properties of some BFRs are typical …