Legacy and novel brominated flame-retardants in different fish types from inland freshwaters of South Africa: levels, distribution and implications for human health

International Journal of Environmental Health Research ◽

10.1080/09603123.2020.1757042 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 1-11

Author(s):

Tlou B. Chokwe ◽

Elmari Krȕger ◽

Makhosazane N. Magubane ◽

Ovokeroye A. Abafe ◽

Simon M. Mporetji ◽

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Keyword(s):

South Africa ◽

Human Health ◽

Flame Retardants ◽

Brominated Flame Retardants

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Human health risks from brominated flame retardants and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in indoor dust

Chemosphere ◽

10.1016/j.chemosphere.2021.131005 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 131005

Author(s):

Meshari Al-Harbi ◽

Eman Al-Enzi ◽

Hessa Al-Mutairi ◽

Joann K. Whalen

Keyword(s):

Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons ◽

Human Health ◽

Health Risks ◽

Aromatic Hydrocarbons ◽

Flame Retardants ◽

Brominated Flame Retardants ◽

Indoor Dust ◽

Human Health Risks ◽

Polycyclic Aromatic

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Dioxins, PCBs, chlorinated pesticides and brominated flame retardants in free-range chicken eggs from peri-urban areas in Arusha, Tanzania: Levels and implications for human health

The Science of The Total Environment ◽

10.1016/j.scitotenv.2016.02.021 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 551-552 ◽

pp. 656-667 ◽

Cited By ~ 22

Author(s):

A. Polder ◽

M.B. Müller ◽

O.B. Brynildsrud ◽

J. de Boer ◽

T. Hamers ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Human Health ◽

Urban Areas ◽

Flame Retardants ◽

Brominated Flame Retardants ◽

Chlorinated Pesticides ◽

Free Range ◽

Chicken Eggs

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Human Health Effects of Brominated Flame Retardants

Brominated Flame Retardants - The Handbook of Environmental Chemistry ◽

10.1007/698_2010_97 ◽

2011 ◽

pp. 19-53 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

Daniele Staskal Wikoff ◽

Linda Birnbaum

Keyword(s):

Human Health ◽

Health Effects ◽

Flame Retardants ◽

Brominated Flame Retardants ◽

Human Health Effects

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Occurrence and Distribution Pattern of Alkylphenol Ethoxylates and Brominated Flame Retardants in Sediment Samples from Vaal River, South Africa

Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology ◽

10.1007/s00128-016-1886-4 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 97 (3) ◽

pp. 353-358 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

T. B. Chokwe ◽

O. J. Okonkwo ◽

L. L. Sibali ◽

S. M. Mporetji

Keyword(s):

South Africa ◽

Distribution Pattern ◽

Flame Retardants ◽

Brominated Flame Retardants ◽

Alkylphenol Ethoxylates ◽

Sediment Samples ◽

Vaal River

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A Simplified Analytical Procedure for Simultaneous Determination of Alkylphenol Ethoxylates and Brominated Flame Retardants in Fish Tissue Samples from Vaal River, South Africa

American Journal of Analytical Chemistry ◽

10.4236/ajac.2015.65041 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 06 (05) ◽

pp. 422-428 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Tlou B. Chokwe ◽

Jonathan O. Okonkwo ◽

Linda L. Sibali ◽

Elmari Krȕger ◽

Hein du Preez ◽

...

Keyword(s):

South Africa ◽

Simultaneous Determination ◽

Flame Retardants ◽

Analytical Procedure ◽

Fish Tissue ◽

Brominated Flame Retardants ◽

Alkylphenol Ethoxylates ◽

Tissue Samples ◽

Vaal River

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Concentration of novel brominated flame retardants and HBCD in leachates and sediments from selected municipal solid waste landfill sites in Gauteng Province, South Africa

Waste Management ◽

10.1016/j.wasman.2015.07.009 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 43 ◽

pp. 300-306 ◽

Cited By ~ 27

Author(s):

O.I. Olukunle ◽

O.J. Okonkwo

Keyword(s):

South Africa ◽

Municipal Solid Waste ◽

Solid Waste ◽

Flame Retardants ◽

Brominated Flame Retardants ◽

Gauteng Province ◽

Municipal Solid Waste Landfill ◽

Waste Landfill ◽

Landfill Sites

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The occurrence of brominated flame retardants in the atmosphere of Gauteng Province, South Africa using polyurethane foam passive air samplers and assessment of human exposure

Environmental Pollution ◽

10.1016/j.envpol.2018.07.075 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 242 ◽

pp. 1894-1903 ◽

Cited By ~ 8

Author(s):

Zainab J. Katima ◽

Olubiyi I. Olukunle ◽

Olga-loanna Kalantzi ◽

Adegbenro P. Daso ◽

Jonathan O. Okonkwo

Keyword(s):

South Africa ◽

Polyurethane Foam ◽

Human Exposure ◽

Flame Retardants ◽

Brominated Flame Retardants ◽

Gauteng Province

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Brominated Flame-Retardants in Sub-Saharan Africa: Burdens in Inland and Coastal Sediments in the eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality, South Africa

Environmental Science & Technology ◽

10.1021/es4020212 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 47 (17) ◽

pp. 9643-9650 ◽

Cited By ~ 43

Author(s):

Mark J. La Guardia ◽

Robert C. Hale ◽

Brent Newman

Keyword(s):

South Africa ◽

Flame Retardants ◽

Brominated Flame Retardants ◽

Sub Saharan Africa ◽

Coastal Sediments ◽

Sub Saharan

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Levels of brominated flame retardants and other pesistent organic pollutants in breast milk samples from Limpopo province, South Africa

The Science of The Total Environment ◽

10.1016/j.scitotenv.2011.05.054 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 409 (19) ◽

pp. 4048-4053 ◽

Cited By ~ 54

Author(s):

Per Ola Darnerud ◽

Marie Aune ◽

Lotta Larsson ◽

Sanna Lignell ◽

Tshinanne Mutshatshi ◽

...

Keyword(s):

South Africa ◽

Breast Milk ◽

Organic Pollutants ◽

Flame Retardants ◽

Brominated Flame Retardants ◽

Limpopo Province ◽

Milk Samples

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Alkylphenol ethoxylates and brominated flame retardants in water, fish (carp) and sediment samples from the Vaal River, South Africa

Environmental Science and Pollution Research ◽

10.1007/s11356-015-4430-x ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 22 (15) ◽

pp. 11922-11929 ◽

Cited By ~ 17

Author(s):

T. B. Chokwe ◽

J. O. Okonkwo ◽

L. L. Sibali ◽

E. J. Ncube

Keyword(s):

South Africa ◽

Flame Retardants ◽

Brominated Flame Retardants ◽

Alkylphenol Ethoxylates ◽

Sediment Samples ◽

Vaal River ◽

Water Fish

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