Concentrations of Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers in Sediments from Jukskei River, Gauteng, South Africa

@article{Olukunle2011ConcentrationsOP,
  title={Concentrations of Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers in Sediments from Jukskei River, Gauteng, South Africa},
  author={Olubiyi I. Olukunle and Jonathan O. Okonkwo and Kebede K. Kefeni and Mlindelwa Lupankwa},
  journal={Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology},
  year={2011},
  volume={88},
  pages={461-466}
}
This study determined concentration levels of polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) in sediment samples collected from Jukskei River in South Africa. Final extracts, after concentration and dilution to 200 μL were analyzed by injecting 1 μL in the GC–ECD and GC–MS. Results obtained showed good recoveries (73%–114%, with RSD < 17%). The concentrations of ∑PBDEs in sediment for the seven sampling sites ranged from 0.92 to 6.76 ng g−1 dry weight and total PBDEs with a total BDE sum of 23.85 ng g… 
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