Advance in Researches on the Transport and Transformation of Hexabromocyclododecanes in Environment
Hexabromocyclododecanes(HBCDs) are additive brominated flame retardants(BFRs) and are ubiquitous organic contaminants and share the major characteristics of persistent organic pollutants(POPs): persistency,bioaccumulation,long-range transport,and toxicity.This paper summarizes the current status regarding the distribution,transport and transformation of HBCDs in different environmental compartments.At last further study and prospects of HBCDs are discussed.