Education Research Current Organisation and Cooperation NL
Login as
Prospective student Student Employee
Bachelor Master VU for Professionals
Exchange programme VU Graduate Winter School Honours programme VU-NT2 Semester in Amsterdam
PhD at VU Amsterdam Research highlights Prizes and distinctions
Research institutes Our scientists Research Impact Support Portal Creating impact
News Events calendar Energy in transition
Israël and Palestinian regions Women at the top Culture on campus
Practical matters Mission and core values Entrepreneurship on VU Campus
Organisation Partnerships Alumni University Library Working at VU Amsterdam
Sorry! De informatie die je zoekt, is enkel beschikbaar in het Engels.
This programme is saved in My Study Choice.
Something went wrong with processing the request.
Something went wrong with processing the request.

Sustainable Use of Chemicals

To meet the needs of the growing world population a wide variety of chemicals is produced in ever growing volumes.

Each day many new chemicals are being introduced. Those chemicals are often not thoroughly tested with regard to possible effects on the environment and human health. Often, those chemicals are banned or limited in production and substitutes are required. 

Unfortunately, also those substitutes often lack a sustainable character. E&H analyzes residues of chemicals in the indoor and outdoor environment to get a better understanding of their behavior and fate. E&H is also involved in projects that focus on testing of alternative substances such as flame retardants and perfluorinated compounds.

CON­TACT

Prof. dr Jacob de Boer

RELATED PROJECTS

ENFIRO: Alternatives for Some Brominated Flame Retardants
SUPFES: Alternatives for perfluorinated compounds
United Nations Environment Programme: POPs Interlaboratory Assessments

Quick links

Homepage Culture on campus VU Sports Centre Dashboard

Study

Academic calendar Study guide Timetable Canvas

Featured

VUfonds VU Magazine Ad Valvas

About VU

Contact us Working at VU Amsterdam Faculties Divisions
Privacy Disclaimer Veiligheid Webcolofon Cookies Webarchief

Copyright © 2024 - Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam