Volume 85 (2025), Edition 11-12

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...