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Polybrominated diphenyl ethers and its related environmental problems

HX Liu, QH Zhang, GB Jiang

Abstract

Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) are considered as global environmental contaminants. Investigations on PBDEs have rapidly increased due to the detection of significant PBDEs levels in human or biota. However, few studies of the PBDEs pollution status has been reported in China. In this paper the properties, application, pollution source, environmental behavior, contamination levels, trends, regulations and analytical method of PBDEs are reviewed. The currently existing problems are also discussed. We hope that this review will provide valuable reference for the researches on PBDEs in China.

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Key concepts: Polybrominated diphenyl ethers, Pollution, Environmental science, Environmental chemistry, Biota, Environmental pollution, Contamination, China