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View article: Use of irradiated PET plastic waste for partially replacing cement in concrete?
Use of irradiated PET plastic waste for partially replacing cement in concrete? Open
Portland cement used in the manufacture of concrete is responsible for an estimated 5-8% of the global CO2 emissions. Recently published work (Schaefer et al., 2018) claims that γ-irradiated PET waste powder can be used as a partial replac…
View article: Characterisation of food grade titania with respect to nanoparticle content in pristine additives and in their related food products
Characterisation of food grade titania with respect to nanoparticle content in pristine additives and in their related food products Open
Titanium dioxide is a white colourant authorised as food additive E171 in the EU and is applied in a range of food products. Currently the EU specifications for E171 do not refer to the characterisation of particle size distribution; howev…
View article: Challenges in isolating silica particles from organic food matrices with microwave-assisted acidic digestion
Challenges in isolating silica particles from organic food matrices with microwave-assisted acidic digestion Open
Synthetic amorphous silica is widely used in food processing as a food additive (E551) due to its properties as a flavour carrier and anti-caking agent. The direct measurement of E551 suspended or embedded in complex matrices is difficult …
View article: A fast and selective method for the determination of 8 carcinogenic polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in rubber and plastic materials
A fast and selective method for the determination of 8 carcinogenic polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in rubber and plastic materials Open
Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) have been detected in rubber and plastic components of a number of consumer products such as toys, tools for domestic use, sports equipment, and footwear, with carbon black and extender oils having b…
View article: Skin Surface Film Liquid as New Migration Medium for the Determination of PAHs Released from Rubber Containing Consumer Goods
Skin Surface Film Liquid as New Migration Medium for the Determination of PAHs Released from Rubber Containing Consumer Goods Open
Exposure of consumers, in particular children, to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) via contact with consumer products has been the subject of considerable public attention over the last years. Eight PAHs that are classified as "chem…
View article: Skin Surface Film Liquid as New Migration Medium for the Determination of PAHs Released from Rubber Containing Consumer Goods
Skin Surface Film Liquid as New Migration Medium for the Determination of PAHs Released from Rubber Containing Consumer Goods Open
Exposure of consumers, in particular children, to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) via contact with consumer products has been the subject of considerable public attention over the last years. Eight PAHs with a harmonized classifica…