Background Waste from end-of-life electrical and electronic equipment, known as e-waste, is
a rapidly growing global problem. E-waste contains valuable materials that have an …

In this paper, we have compiled and reviewed the most recent literature, published in print or
online from January 2010 to December 2012, relating to the human exposure …

Polybrominated biphenyl ethers (PBDEs) are commonly added to electronic products for
flame-retardation effects, and are attracting more and more attentions due to their potential …

Objective Electronic waste (e-waste) has been an emerging environmental health issue in
both developed and developing countries, but its current management practice may result in …

Safe management of electronic and electrical waste (e-waste/WEEE) is becoming a major
problem for many countries around the world. In particular, developing countries face a …

Electronic waste (e-waste) is used for all electronic/electrical devices which are no more
used. Conventionally, waste management policies are desfig handle the traditional waste …

In this study, the concentrations of 10 organophosphorus flame retardants (PFRs) were
determined in 89 human breast milk samples collected from Japan, the Philippines and …

Hexabromocyclododecane (HBCD) is a globally produced brominated flame retardant
(BFR) used primarily as an additive FR in polystyrene and textile products and has been the …

Three oligomeric organophosphorus flame retardants (o-PFRs), eight monomeric PFRs (m-
PFRs), tetrabromobisphenol A (TBBPA), and polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) were …

To understand human contamination by multi-trace elements (TEs) in electrical and
electronic waste (e-waste) recycling site at Agbogbloshie, Accra in Ghana, this study …