Blar i NTNU Open på forfatter "Völker, Carolin"
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Are bioplastics and plant-based materials safer than conventional plastics? In vitro toxicity and chemical composition
Zimmermann, Lisa; Dombrowski, Andrea; Völker, Carolin; Wagner, Martin (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Plastics contain a complex mixture of known and unknown chemicals; some of which can be toxic. Bioplastics and plant-based materials are marketed as sustainable alternative to conventional plastics. However, little is known ... -
Benchmarking the in Vitro Toxicity and Chemical Composition of Plastic Consumer Products
Zimmermann, Lisa; Dierkes, Georg; Ternes, Thomas A; Völker, Carolin; Wagner, Martin (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)Plastics are known sources of chemical exposure and few, prominent plastic-associated chemicals, such as bisphenol A and phthalates, have been thoroughly studied. However, a comprehensive characterization of the complex ... -
On the creation of risk: Framing of microplastics risks in science and media
Völker, Carolin; Kramm, Johanna; Wagner, Martin (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)The public is concerned about plastic pollution, while clear‐cut scientific evidence for an environmental risk of microplastics is absent. This contrast between incomplete scientific knowledge and public risk perception ...