Simulation of PBDEs Formation Using Tapl3 Model

Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers are used in many devices as flame retardants. These devices after using enter landfills as rubbish, and result in soil pollution. Then they via transport ca use water and air pollution. Their formation simulation in three compartments of water, soil, and air results in determination of their quantity in these three compartments. Tapl3 model has been used for this propose, and the concentration variations of four main Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers in terms of time have been determined in water, soil, and air. The results show that tetra Brominated Diphenyl Ether and deca Brominated Diphenyl Ether have the most and least concentration in three foregoing compartments respectively.