Analytical assessment of the impact of microplastics, perfluoroalkylated substances, and related chemicals on human and environmental health

  1. López Vázquez, Javier
Dirixida por:
  1. María del Rosario Rodil Rodríguez Director
  2. José Benito Quintana Álvarez Director

Universidade de defensa: Universidade de Santiago de Compostela

Fecha de defensa: 23 de febreiro de 2024

Tribunal:
  1. Juan Luis Santos Morcillo Presidente/a
  2. Rosa María Montes Goyanes Secretaria
  3. Ana Isabel Emilio Gomes Vogal
Departamento:
  1. Departamento de Química Analítica, Nutrición e Bromatoloxía

Tipo: Tese

Resumo

This thesis investigates the determination of microplastics (MPs), per- and poly luoroalkyl substances (PFAS), and plasticrelated chemicals and their potential effects on environmental and human health. It presents new methods for the determination of MPs in marine sediment, the dynamics of MPs-chemicals association in the marine environment, and further in-vitro bioaccessibility of phthalate compounds and bisphenol A from MPs. Furthermore, this thesis introduces a novel method for PFAS determination in drinking water in response to Directive 2020/2184/EU and it explores a new electrochemical oxidation-based remediation technology.