Synthesis of highly brominated diphenyl ethers and aspects on photolysis and indoor spreading

Adding chemicals to materials to decrease flammability can be dated back to as early as 450 BC when the Egyptians used alum to reduce flammability of wood. Almost 2500 years later brominated flame retardants (BFRs) are used to prevent ignition of textiles, electronics and polymers. BFRs in major use...

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Main Author: Christiansson, Anna
Format: Doctoral Thesis
Language:English
Published: Stockholms universitet, Institutionen för miljökemi 2008
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