Exposure evaluation and risk assessment of polybrominated diphenyl ethers in dust from microenvironments in Nsukka, Nigeria

Ibeto, C. N.; Aju, Esther; Imafidon, Belove; Okongwu, Dozie

doi:10.1007/s11356-021-13054-x

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“…As a class of POPs, polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) have been widely distributed in the atmosphere, silt and river sediments around the world and are endangering human health and affecting sustainable development. 1,2 However, due to the lack of effective alternatives, PBDEs are still being produced and used in large quantities as efficient ameretardants, 3 and the content of PBDEs in the environment is increasing. Therefore, the environmental pollution of PBDEs and their treatment are also the concern of current environment science.…”

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Enhanced photodegradation of decabromodiphenyl ether on oxygen vacancy-enriched Bi₂MoO₆

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Jin

Yang

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Enhanced photodegradation of decabromodiphenyl ether on oxygen vacancy-enriched Bi₂MoO₆

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Jin

Yang

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RSC Adv.

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The seasonal variation and ecological risk of microplastics in the Lower Ganges River, Bangladesh

Hassan,

Shetu,

Miah

et al. 2024

Water Environment Research

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Microplastic (MP) pollution has gained considerable attention in various ecosystems; however, it has received relatively less attention in freshwater‐riverine environments than in other ecosystems. The Ganges River Delta, one of the world's most densely populated areas, is a potential source of MP pollution in the freshwater ecosystem. MPs were identified throughout the year in the lower Ganges River water. Seasonally, the highest abundance was observed during the monsoon (14.66 ± 2.06 MPs/L), followed by the pre‐monsoon (13.46 ± 1.75 MPs/L) and post‐monsoon (11.50 ± 0.40 MPs/L). Throughout the year, MP discharge was estimated at 4.12 × 1012 to 2.17 × 1013 MPs/year. Fourier transformed infrared spectroscopy identified plastic polymers in the water, like ethylene vinyl acetate, polystyrene, polypropylene, polyethylene, and nylon. Moderate contamination by MPs was assessed throughout the year. Significant correlations between MP abundance and both rainfall and discharge were observed. It is essential to implement preventative measures in the Ganges River Basin to mitigate MP pollution before the situation worsens.Practitioner Points Throughout the year, MP concentration ranged from 10.67 to 20.33 MPs/L The highest MP occurrence was observed in the monsoon season (14.66 ± 2.06 MPs/L) The lowest abundance was detected in the post‐monsoon period (11.50 ± 0.40 MPs/L) There was a moderate level of MP contamination in the lower Ganges River water It was shown that discharge and rainfall were correlated with MP abundance

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Current status of indoor dust PBDE pollution and its physical burden and health effects on children

Zheng

Zeng

Lin

et al. 2023

Environ Sci Pollut Res

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Exposure evaluation and risk assessment of polybrominated diphenyl ethers in dust from microenvironments in Nsukka, Nigeria

Cited by 6 publications

References 46 publications

Enhanced photodegradation of decabromodiphenyl ether on oxygen vacancy-enriched Bi₂MoO₆

Enhanced photodegradation of decabromodiphenyl ether on oxygen vacancy-enriched Bi₂MoO₆

The seasonal variation and ecological risk of microplastics in the Lower Ganges River, Bangladesh

Current status of indoor dust PBDE pollution and its physical burden and health effects on children

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Exposure evaluation and risk assessment of polybrominated diphenyl ethers in dust from microenvironments in Nsukka, Nigeria

Cited by 6 publications

References 46 publications

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Enhanced photodegradation of decabromodiphenyl ether on oxygen vacancy-enriched Bi2MoO6

The seasonal variation and ecological risk of microplastics in the Lower Ganges River, Bangladesh

Current status of indoor dust PBDE pollution and its physical burden and health effects on children

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Enhanced photodegradation of decabromodiphenyl ether on oxygen vacancy-enriched Bi₂MoO₆

Enhanced photodegradation of decabromodiphenyl ether on oxygen vacancy-enriched Bi₂MoO₆