A lot of amines and their compounds are used in the industry. First of all they are used for the preparation of medicines, plant protection agents, fertilizers and plastics. Amines are also released into the environment as a result of natural biological processes such as the release of certain species of flowers to lure insects, and also biochemical breakdown of amino acids in the protein during decomposition of organic matter. Unfortunately, most amines are endangering the environment and consequently human health. Many amines and their compounds have carcinogenic, embryotoxic, mutagenic properties. They inhibit growth of aquatic organisms. Amines have a specific chemical properties e.g. high volatility, decomposition under the action of high temperatures. Concentration of amines in the environment can be determined by the use of appropriately selected analytical methods. Therefore amines in the environment are most often identified by gas, liquid and ion chromatography.
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- Category
- Publikacja w czasopiśmie
- Type
- artykuły w czasopismach recenzowanych i innych wydawnictwach ciągłych
- Language
- polski
- Publication year
- 2018
