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The correlation for formaldehyde emission testing of flooring installation products (adhesives) and floor surface treatment products between test results obtained by EN 16516 “Construction products: Assessment of release of dangerous substances...

The CycloPlasma process combines cyclodextrin coatings (β-CyD) with non-thermal plasma (NTP) for decontaminating lindane- and (pentachlorophenol) PCP-contaminated wooden structures. Laboratory studies using thermoextraction and emission chamber...

In early summer 2025, the Environmental Action Germany (DUH) presented the results of its Heat-check 2.0 study for 190 cities in Germany with more than 50 000 inhabitants. They are based on a heat impact index (HBI), which was determined exclusively...

Mineral fibre-based insulating systems typically contain components that decompose under exposure to temperatures above approximately 150 °C. Under these conditions, a large number of harmful substances are released from binders in mineral wools,...

It is well known that fine dust is produced when materials are processed with ultrashort pulse lasers. However, a systematic characterization and toxicological evaluation of the released particles has been lacking until now. As part of a research...

Metalworking fluids (MWFs) when mixed with water provide a favorable growth environment for microorganisms due to their composition and operating conditions. Some of these microorganisms can cause skin and respiratory diseases in exposed workers....

This article builds on Part 1 of the study, in which open questions regarding the sampling of N-nitrosamines, potential emission sources and protective measures under the German Hazardous Substances Ordinance were discussed. The present paper...

Identification of major sources of dust deposition and its metallic content in industrial environments with multiple different facilities requires a higher spatial resolution than the Bergerhoff method provides. To this end, a dust deposition...

Powder coating plants are often considered an environmentally friendly alternative to coating plants for liquid coating materials containing volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Since the construction and operation of powder coating systems do not...

Gas metal arc welding is associated with health risks from inhalable hazardous substances. Exposure to carcinogenic chromium and nickel compounds can occur particularly when processing stainless steel grades. Exposures to respirable chromium and...

The ability of plants to remove fine dust depends on several factors. The influence of the flow situation and species-specific plant architecture on the removal efficiency of test plants such as ivy hedges and perennials is extensively characterised...

Effective removal of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from industrial gas streams through adsorption on granular activated carbon could be shown for the chemical manufacturing, waste treatment and environmental services sector at cost...

The VDI standard series 4250 Part 1 to 3 has undergone a comprehensive revision in recent years. This series addresses bioaerosols and biological agents and provides technical recommendations for the environmental health assessment of bioaerosols....

In Germany, around 130,000 people are employed in around 19,600 commercial gardening and landscaping businesses (GaLaBau). Due to the natural microbiological colonization, activities with plants and soil inevitably lead to the exposure of employees...