TY - CONF A1 - Elert, Anna Maria A1 - Becker, Roland A1 - Dümichen, Erik A1 - Eisentraut, Paul A1 - Falkenhagen, Jana A1 - Sturm, Heinz A1 - Braun, Ulrike T1 - Comparison of methods used for microplastics detection N2 - The pollution of the environment with microplastics MP (particles < 5mm) is a problem of increasing concern.1 A consistent methodology that facilitates detection of MP is still missing. Here we present the data recorded by applying different MP identification methods to a soil fortified with known amounts of MP. T2 - MoDeSt Konferenz CY - Krakau, Poland DA - 4.09.2016 KW - Microplastics KW - Raman KW - FTIR KW - TED-GC-MS KW - GPC PY - 2016 AN - OPUS4-38161 LA - eng AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER - TY - JOUR A1 - Schartel, Bernhard A1 - Wilkie, Charles A. A1 - Camino, Giovanni T1 - Recommendations on the scientific approach to polymer flame retardancy: Part 1—Scientific terms and methods N2 - The correct use of scientific terms, performing experiments accurately, and discussing data using unequivocal scientific concepts constitute the basis for good scientific practice. The significance and thus the quality of scientific communication rely on the proper use of terms and methods. It is the aim of this two-part article to support the community with recommendations for discussing the flame retardancy of polymers by addressing some of the most relevant points. The first article (part one of two) clarifies some scientific terms and, in some cases, such as for ‘‘pyrolysis,’’ ‘‘thermal decomposition,’’ and ‘‘fire resistance,’’ critically discusses their definitions in the field of fire science. Several comments are made on proper fire testing and thermal analysis, including some thoughts on uncertainty in fire testing. The proper use of distinct concepts in flame retardancy is discussed briefly in the subsequent second article (part two). This article tries to Balance imparting background on the subject with recommendations. It encourages to check scientific practice with respect to communication and applying methods. KW - Pyrolysis KW - Fire testing KW - Char KW - Flame retardant KW - Flammability KW - Fire property PY - 2016 DO - https://doi.org/10.1177/0734904116675881 SN - 0734-9041 SN - 1530-8049 VL - 34 IS - 6 SP - 447 EP - 467 PB - SAGE AN - OPUS4-38115 LA - eng AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER -