Many environmental issues involve chemistry. Dispersion of heavy metals and acidification by sulphur and nitrogen oxides are just two examples of environmental chemistry questions at issue. Environmental chemistry also deals with investigations of organic pollutants like PCB and dioxins. Common to these toxic organic pollutants is persistence, i.e. a pronounced resistance against degradation.

Many persistent organic pollutants (POPs) are chlorinated compounds, but also brominated and fluorinated compounds may have a negative influence on the environment (e.g. brominated flame-retardants and freons). Halogenated aromatics can be formed and emitted from many industrial processes as well, with combustion as just one example.

I have devoted a major portion of my professional life to these issues, both common pollutants like nitrogen oxides and more exotic compounds like brominated diphenylethers. My work has been focused on accomplishing tangible results by investigating, providing solutions and training.

Molecular model of 2,3,7,8-tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin, which is another example of a persistent organic pollutant.

You will find different examples from my previous work in environmental chemistry by examining the lists of articles, lectures and public reports.

Typical assignments are:

• Investigations and solutions to minimise emissions to air, e.g. process optimisation.
• Investigations of chemicals and evaluation of products.
• Environmental impact assessments (EIAs).
• Data analysis of measurements (emissions and in the recipient).

I am always interested in finding new clients and I will be happy to take assignments within this field of expertise. Please review my resume and my Ph.D. thesis on halogenated aromatics.