Total Organic Carbon (TOC) is a general indicator of the approximate level of organic contamination in water. In this article, find out everything you need to know about TOC Measurement
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Toxaphene – a chlorine-based pesticide made up of over 670 different chemicals – is known for its high toxicity, slow degradation and bioaccumulation in animals. Hydroxylated compounds of technical...
Contamination of food remains an ongoing problem. It can come from the raw material, as in two of these examples, or from the vessels used in the food preparation. Exposure to higher levels of toxins...
The use of pesticides has increased worldwide over the last century, in an effort to boost the quality and quantity of crops. Although their use is often well regulated by local and national...
A new study shows using different coffee species has a bigger impact on the composition and sensory attributes of cold brews than particle size and water temperature. Coffee is one of the world’s most...
A new study finds that seabirds living in estuaries and coastal areas are exposed to neonicotinoids, highlighting the need to investigate the extent of contamination in the environment. Neonicotinoids...
Chromium (Cr) (VI) is a well-known toxic, mutagenic, and carcinogenic water pollutant (1). The World Health Organization (WHO) set a maximum allowable limit of 50 µg/L for Cr (VI) in groundwater and...
I have written previously about the environmental issues of the widely used per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). These have led to restrictions and gradual phasing-out of specific analogues, e...
Invasive dental procedures can be uncomfortable or painful, routinely requiring the use of anaesthetic formulations. Unfortunately, in many cases, the anaesthesia options available are not sufficient...