Here, we report the draft genome sequence of Bacillus sp. strain GZT, a 2,4,6-tribromophenol (TBP)-degrading bacterium previously isolated from an electronic waste-dismantling region. The draft genome sequence is 5.18 Mb and has a G+C content of 35.1%. This is the first genome report of a brominated flame retardant-degrading strain.

Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) are widely used flame retardants; currently, they are identified as ubiquitous environmental contaminants. Several studies indicate that PBDEs might affect male fertility. We present the results of a pilot study on the relationship between human serum PBDEs and sperm quality. The PBDE levels in Japan are comparable to those found in European countries. Str...

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Introduction We are exposed to brominated flame retardants (BFRs) in daily life through multiple media including food products, air, and dusts; direct exposure to BFRs from treated goods is also of considerable importance. However, very little is known about behavior of BFRs in the consumer products. Since textile products such as curtains, carpet, and seat covers have high specific surface are...

The selected functional properties of rice husk/wood blended particleboards which include thermal analysis, limiting oxygen index, morphological and mechanical have been investigated. Rice were produced with one step hot press casting technique using citric acid to improve the compatibility in calcium oxide aluminum as flame retardants. results showed improvement properties, retardancy, stabili...

EDITORIAL article Front. Mater., 18 October 2021 | https://doi.org/10.3389/fmats.2021.778652