Level of hexabromocyclododecane (HBCD) in expanded polystyrene (EPS) marine debris from the Asia-Pacific coastal region

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dc.contributor.author 장미 -
dc.contributor.author 심원준 -
dc.contributor.author 한기명 -
dc.contributor.author Manviri Rani -
dc.contributor.author 송영경 -
dc.contributor.author 홍상희 -
dc.date.accessioned 2020-07-15T12:53:04Z -
dc.date.available 2020-07-15T12:53:04Z -
dc.date.created 2020-02-11 -
dc.date.issued 2018-03-13 -
dc.identifier.uri https://sciwatch.kiost.ac.kr/handle/2020.kiost/23465 -
dc.description.abstract The role of marine plastic debris and microplastics as a carrier of hazardous chemicals in the marine environment is an emerging issue. This study investigated expanded polystyrene (EPS, commonly known as styrofoam) debris, which is a common marine debris item worldwide, and its additive chemical, hexabromocyclododecane (HBCD). To obtain a better understanding of chemical dispersion via EPS pollution in the marine environment, intensive monitoring of HBCD levels in EPS debris and microplastics was conducted in South Korea, where EPS is the predominant marine debris originate mainly from fishing and aquaculture buoys. At the same time, EPS debris was collected from 12 other countries in the Asia-Pacific region, and HBCD concentrations were measured. HBCD was detected extensively in EPS buoy debris and EPS microplastics stranded along the Korean coasts, which might be related to the detection of a quantity of HBCD in non-flame-retardant EPS bead (raw material). HBCD was also abundantly detected in EPS debris collected from the Asia-Pacific coastal region, indicating that HBCD contamination via EPS debris is a common environmental issue worldwide. Suspected tsunami debris from Alaskan beaches indicated that EPS debris has the potential for long-range transport in the ocean, accompanying the movement of hazardous chemicals. The results of this study indicate that EPS debris can be a source of HBCD in marinmon marine debris item worldwide, and its additive chemical, hexabromocyclododecane (HBCD). To obtain a better understanding of chemical dispersion via EPS pollution in the marine environment, intensive monitoring of HBCD levels in EPS debris and microplastics was conducted in South Korea, where EPS is the predominant marine debris originate mainly from fishing and aquaculture buoys. At the same time, EPS debris was collected from 12 other countries in the Asia-Pacific region, and HBCD concentrations were measured. HBCD was detected extensively in EPS buoy debris and EPS microplastics stranded along the Korean coasts, which might be related to the detection of a quantity of HBCD in non-flame-retardant EPS bead (raw material). HBCD was also abundantly detected in EPS debris collected from the Asia-Pacific coastal region, indicating that HBCD contamination via EPS debris is a common environmental issue worldwide. Suspected tsunami debris from Alaskan beaches indicated that EPS debris has the potential for long-range transport in the ocean, accompanying the movement of hazardous chemicals. The results of this study indicate that EPS debris can be a source of HBCD in marin -
dc.description.uri 1 -
dc.language English -
dc.publisher 6th IMDC -
dc.relation.isPartOf 6th IMDC -
dc.title Level of hexabromocyclododecane (HBCD) in expanded polystyrene (EPS) marine debris from the Asia-Pacific coastal region -
dc.type Conference -
dc.citation.conferencePlace US -
dc.citation.title 6th IMDC -
dc.contributor.alternativeName 장미 -
dc.contributor.alternativeName 심원준 -
dc.contributor.alternativeName 한기명 -
dc.contributor.alternativeName 송영경 -
dc.contributor.alternativeName 홍상희 -
dc.identifier.bibliographicCitation 6th IMDC -
dc.description.journalClass 1 -
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