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• Working Environment (Air Pollution, Noise and Vibration) Convention, 1977
  |name= Working Environment (Air Pollution, Noise and Vibration) Convention, 1977 '''Working Environment (Air Pollution, Noise and Vibration) Convention, 1977''' is an [[International Labour Org
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• Activated carbon
  ...|pyrolyzed]] at temperatures in the range 600–900 °C, in absence of air (usually in inert atmosphere with gases like [[argon]] or [[nitrogen]]) ..., Zn, Fe, Li, Ca have also been prepared for specific application in [[air pollution]] control especially in museums and galleries. Due to antimicrobial/antisep
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• Mercury (element)
  ...um, tungsten and platinum. When heated, mercury also reacts with oxygen in air to form [[mercury oxide]], which then can be decomposed by further heating ...ant. [[Methylmercury]] is a dangerous compound that is widely found as a [[pollution|pollutant]] in water bodies and streams.<ref name="methylHg">{{cite book| u
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• EDTA
  ...e products, it is added to [[cosmetics]] to improve their stability toward air.<ref name="lanigan2002"/> In [[soft drink]]s containing [[ascorbic acid]] ...nter is reduced to its ferrous derivative, which can then be reoxidized by air. In similar manner, [[nitrogen oxide]]s are removed from gas streams using
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• Factors of polymer weathering
  ...infrared radiation absorption which varies by material color, and ambient air temperature and its fluctuations during exposure do play a role. ...amage. Acid-base induced chemical changes may also be responsible for much pollution-caused damage. <ref>Wachtendorf et al, in: Proceedings of the 3rd European
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• Polyethylene terephthalate
  ...l wet air is then passed through a [[desiccant]] bed. Finally the cool dry air leaving the desiccant bed is re-heated in a process heater and sent back th ...ers. Compressed air dryers do not reuse drying air. Dry, heated compressed air is circulated through the PET pellets as in the desiccant dryer, then relea
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• Polymer
  ...res, for example, are highly crosslinked in order to reduce the leaking of air out of the tire and to toughen their durability. Eraser rubber, on the othe ...recycling]]/reusing the polymer waste to prevent or reduce environmental [[pollution]]. [[Polylactic acid]] and [[polyglycolic acid]], for example, are two poly
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• Bioasphalt
  Because of concerns over [[Peak oil]], [[pollution]] and [[climate change]], as well the [[oil price increases since 2003]], n ...communities by increasing peak energy demand, air conditioning costs, air pollution levels, and heat-related illness and mortality. Fortunately, there are comm
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• Particle size distribution
  ...hrough with a non-reacting liquid (usually water) or blown through with an air current. ===Air elutriation analysis===
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• Petroleum
  ...Experiences from an IOC/UNEP Workshop in Bermuda, December, 1984, ''Marine Pollution Bulletin'', Volume 17, Issue 7, July 1986, Pages 313-319. doi:10.1016/0025- ...c vehicle|all-electric]] or [[hybrid vehicle]]s), [[air vehicle|compressed air]], or [[fuel cell]]s (i.e. [[hydrogen vehicle#Fuel cell|hydrogen fuel cells
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• Polystyrene
  ...|doi=10.1179/174328407X158640}}</ref>, and is often abundant as a form of pollution in the outdoor [[environment (biophysical)|environment]], particularly alon ...oundwater and air, today's landfills are designed to minimize contact with air and water required for degradation, thereby practically eliminating the deg
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• Dust
  ...ocal environment.<ref name="hesskosa">Kathleen Hess-Kosa, (2002), ''Indoor Air Quality: sampling methodologies'', page 216. CRC Press.</ref> ...es, occupants seal even the smallest air gaps, and eliminate outside fresh air circulating inside the house. So it is essential to manage dust and airflow
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• Textile preservation
  ...o the textiles, and should be avoided if at all possible: high-efficiency air filters should be installed throughout the building to reduce the presence ...textile preservation. Textiles should never be sealed in plastic or other air-tight casing unless it is part of a treatment or cleaning process. Proper
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• Technical textile
  ...igh is used as air bags in cars. High tensile polyester is used for making air balloons. ...oundation systems, interior construction, insulations, proofing materials, air conditioning, noise prevention, visual protection, protection against the s
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• Lubricant
  ...disulfide]], [[tungsten disulfide]], etc.), teflon tape used in plumbing, air cushion and others. [[Dry lubricant]]s such as graphite, molybdenum disul ...mechanical)|bearings]] such as [[ball bearing]]s, [[roller bearing]]s or [[air bearing]]s, which in turn require internal lubrication themselves, or to us
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• Insulated siding
  ...riendly. By reducing energy consumption, insulated siding can reduce [[air pollution]]. Insulated siding has an industry system R-value range of 2.0 - 3.5. Acco ...e protection against rot, mold and mildew and help maintain healthy indoor air quality. Some products also include an organic, non-toxic termite and insec
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• Asphalt concrete
  ...ted base will cool the asphalt too much before it is packed to the optimal air content. HMAC is the form of asphalt concrete most commonly used on highly ...chael Hogan, ''Analysis of Highway Noise'', Journal of Soil, Air and Water Pollution, Springer Verlag Publishing, Netherlands, Vol. 2, Number 3 / September, 197
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• Caulking
  ...ds to close up gaps in buildings and other structures against [[water]], [[air]], [[dust]], [[insect]]s, or as a component in [[firestop]]ping. In the [[t ..., increasing the lifetime of homes and appliances also puts less waste and pollution into landfills.
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• Deconstruction (building)
  ...the need for virgin resources. This in turn leads to [[energy]] and [[Air pollution|emissions]] reductions from the [[refining]] and [[manufacture]] of new mat
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• MasterFormat
  *Division 23 &mdash; Heating Ventilating and Air Conditioning *Division 44 &mdash; Pollution Control Equipment
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• Pervious concrete
  ...ervious concrete also naturally filters storm water and can reduce [[water pollution|pollutant]] loads entering into [[stream]]s, [[pond]]s and [[river]]s. ...ree]]s. A pervious concrete pavement allows the transfer of both water and air to root systems allowing trees to flourish even in highly developed areas.
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