A5020371603- Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances research
- Toxic Organic Pollutants Impact
- Atmospheric chemistry and aerosols
- Air Quality and Health Impacts
- Heavy metals in environment
- Chemical Analysis and Environmental Impact
- Mercury impact and mitigation studies
- Carbon Dioxide Capture Technologies
- Pharmacological Effects and Assays
- Heavy Metal Exposure and Toxicity
- Aquatic Invertebrate Ecology and Behavior
- Effects and risks of endocrine disrupting chemicals
- Anesthesia and Sedative Agents
- Global Trade and Competitiveness
- Ocean Acidification Effects and Responses
- Aquatic Ecosystems and Biodiversity
- Marine Bivalve and Aquaculture Studies
- Atmospheric Ozone and Climate
- Fluoride Effects and Removal
- Anesthesia and Neurotoxicity Research
- Pharmaceutical and Antibiotic Environmental Impacts
University of Antwerp
2017-2025
Abstract Background Despite specific restrictions on their production and use, per- polyfluoralkyl substances (PFAS) are still omnipresent in the environment, including aquatic ecosystems. Most biomonitoring studies have investigated PFAS concentrations indigenous organisms, whereas active has only been used sporadically. In present study, accumulated were measured fish, European perch ( Perca fluviatilis ) eel Anguilla anguilla ), translocated freshwater mussels Dreissena bugensis Corbicula...
Per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS) are highly persistent chemicals, which pose a potential risk for aquatic wildlife due to their bioaccumulative behaviour toxicological effects. Although the distribution of PFAS in marine environments has been studied worldwide, little is known on contamination southern North Sea. In present study, bioaccumulation trophic transfer Perfluoroalkyl acids (PFAAs) was liver muscle tissue seven fish species whole-body two crustacean species,...
Many food contact materials (FCMs) and reusable plastics in the industry contain poly- perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), a group of synthetic pollutants that are known to be potentially harmful for wildlife, humans, environment. PFAS may migrate from FCMs consumed by humans. As replacement plastics, often paper other plant-based used commercial settings. This also applies drinking straws, where presumably eco-friendly straws increasingly reduce plastic pollution. In order make these...
Homegrown food serves as an important human exposure source of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), yet little is known about their spatiotemporal distribution within among private gardens. This knowledge essential for more accurate site-specific risk assessment, identification new sources evaluating the effectiveness regulations. The present study evaluated changes legacy emerging PFAS in surface soil from vegetable gardens (N = 78) chicken enclosures 102), well homegrown eggs 134)...
Abstract Per‐ and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are organic pollutants that may have adverse effects on the ecosystem. Despite global presence of PFAS, knowledge PFAS African continent is limited because monitoring challenging often not feasible owing to lack analytical capacity high cost. However, it necessary understand environmental risks posed by these chemicals in developing countries, increasing urbanization will likely increase contamination environment. Although, as far known,...
Despite the increasing number of studies on PFAS accumulation in different matrices, little is still known about distribution terrestrial environments. Therefore, present study investigated some knowledge gaps, by investigating profiles 29 legacy and emerging matrices (soil, nettles, invertebrates plasma feathers great tits (Parus major)) a simplified food chain near fluorochemical manufacturing facility. Additionally, vertical soil was assessed, as well taxon-specific differences among five...
The ubiquity of perfluoroalkyl acids (PFAAs) contrasts with the limited information about their effects. We report here PFAA plasma concentrations in wild populations great tits (Parus major) settled at and vicinity a fluorochemical plant Antwerp (Belgium). Using two generations we obtained novel results on some poorly known issues such as differences between sexes, maternal transfer compounds potential associations oxidative status. For five out 11 detected PFAAs, were highest ever reported...