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Investigation of the occurrence of PFAS (per- and polyfluorinated alkyl compounds) in waste streams


The research project aimed to assess the risk of per- and polyfluorinated compounds (PFAS) for humans and the environment. As part of the project, PFAS were identified in certain waste streams, quantified and evaluated against the background of the requirements of the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs). Relevant waste streams were identified through a literature review, for which a sampling plan was developed and targeted sampling was carried out. The results obtained were used to assess possible risks to humans and the environment and options for environmentally sound waste management.

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Series
Texte | 86/2024
Number of pages
176
Year of publication
May 2024
Author(s)
Dr. Björn Meermann, Marcus von der Au, Alexander Potrykus, Benjamin Schramm, Klaudija Obajdin, Emiel Adriaan de Bruijne, Ferdinand Zotz, Carina Broneder
Language
English
Other languages
Deutsch
Project No. (FKZ)
3719 34 307 0
Publisher
German Environment Agency
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File size
5104 KB
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 (POP)  PFAS  PFC  sewage sludge  textiles  paper

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