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  • Article from 13.10.2016 | Last changed: 13.10.2016

    Nanotechnology: Opportunities and Risks

    … of innovative developments in different technical fields – energy technology, chemical production technology, information- and communication technology  as well as many applications in society and industry. Nanotechnology products like scratch-proof coatings or organic solar cells …

  • Article from 06.07.2020 | Last changed: 07.12.2023

    Plant safety

    … Plant safety Plant safety and industrial-accident prevention measures aim first and foremost to prevent accidents … which also applies to installations that are presumed to use such substances in an industrial chemical process that could potentially go out of control. In Germany, the Seveso II …

  • Article from 08.01.2024 | Last changed: 09.01.2024

    Mobile air conditioning with fluorinated refrigerants

    The photo shows that the fluorinated refrigerant 1234yf burned during the laboratory test.

    … Tests in laboratory and car showed that the new refrigerant 1234yf selected by car industry can lead to fires. last update on 08.01.2024 Mobile air conditioning with … the air conditioning systems in all new vehicles in these classes. The automobile industry has considered carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) and a fluorinated substance, … the concentrations of hydrofluoric acid recorded exceeded those of the automobile industry acute exposure guideline level (AELG 2 level of 95 ppm for an exposure time …

  • Article from 29.02.2016 | Last changed: 29.02.2016

    Whale monitoring in the Antarctic

    humpback whale

    … a valuable mitigation support tool for human observers during both scientific and industrial use of seismic surveying. The Federal Ministry of Education and Research … a valuable mitigation support tool for human observers during both scientific and industrial use of seismic surveying. The Federal Ministry of Education and Research …

  • Article from 22.08.2019 | Last changed: 24.09.2019

    Emissions from wood and coal burning stoves in residential areas

    different houses, covered with snow, with smoking chimneys

    … fireplaces is on the increase. The Federal Association of the Energy and Water Industry reported that 27% of German households have such stoves in addition to a … fireplaces is on the increase. The Federal Association of the Energy and Water Industry reported that 27% of German households have such stoves in addition to a …

  • Article from 14.08.2017 | Last changed: 14.08.2017

    Environmental pollution and diseases of the elderly

    old woman

    … decade-long influence of environmental factors or the exposure to environmental chemicals which can play a relevant role in the development of diseases. For many …

  • Article from 19.03.2018 | Last changed: 20.03.2018

    Environmental impact on people

    Eine Kuh grast auf einer Wiese, dahinter stehen Einfamilienhäuser. Hinter den Häuser ragen riesige qualmende Schornsteine empor.

    … Problems can arise through climate change and from particulate matter from industrial combustion processors. The increasing demand of energy, industrial, agricultural and consumer products as well as increase of mobility … Problems can arise through climate change and from particulate matter from industrial combustion processors. The increasing demand of energy, industrial, …

  • Article from 04.05.2020 | Last changed: 30.07.2020

    Formaldehyde emissions: Test conditions for wood-based materials

    … . Although legal regulations (Hazardous Substances Ordinance/ Prohibition of Chemicals Ordinance) have led to a significant reduction in formaldehyde emissions … participation of various stakeholders (e.g. test laboratories, wood-based materials industry, furniture industry). The collected presentation slides are included here …

  • Article from 26.03.2024 | Last changed: 26.03.2024

    Air Quality Control in Europe

    … Air Quality Control in Europe last update on 26.03.2024 Further information Industrial installations are only granted a license if model calculations have … 2008/50 EU Air quality 2020 Air Quality 2019 Tags air quality air quality control … Industrial installations are only granted a license if model calculations have …

  • Article from 13.11.2023 | Last changed: 08.04.2024

    Reactive nitrogen

    Annual nitrogen inputs into the German environment – sectoral percentages of total inputs 1995-2014

    … are very mobile and can convert into one another. They circulate in a biogeochemical cycle between air, soil, water and organisms. Sources of reactive nitrogen … reactive nitrogen primarily by a very few bacterial strains. Since the age of the Industrial Revolution, however, human activities have caused far more elemental …

  • Article from 25.05.2021 | Last changed: 25.05.2021

    Particulate matter (PM10)

    … caused by human activity: Particulate matter can originate from energy supply and industrial processes, metal and steel production as well as the reloading of bulk … caused by human activity: Particulate matter can originate from energy supply and industrial processes, metal and steel production as well as the reloading of bulk …