Vol. 34 (Suppl 2) 2013 Neuro endocrinology letters

Impact of platinum group elements on the soil invertebrate Folsomia candida.

OBJECTIVES: Trace concentrations of the platinum group elements (PGE; Pt, Pd and Rh) are nowadays an irreplaceable part of environmental analysis and assessment. These rare elements are used as effective substances in automotive catalysts to reduce pollution by emissions originating from fuel combustion. Due to their harmful potential, .....