Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Gas Chromatography: Types of Detectors-II01:19

Gas Chromatography: Types of Detectors-II

In gas chromatography, different detectors are employed to meet specific analytical needs. These detectors are often categorized based on their detection mechanisms and the types of compounds they are best suited to analyze. Thermal Conductivity Detectors (TCD), Flame Ionization Detectors (FID), and Electron Capture Detectors (ECD) represent common categories, each with unique operating principles and applications. However, beyond these, several other detectors are designed for more specialized...
C4 Pathway and CAM01:27

C4 Pathway and CAM

Most plants use the C3 pathway for carbon fixation. However, some plants, such as sugar cane, corn, and cacti that grow in hot conditions, use alternative pathways to fix carbon and conserve energy loss due to photorespiration. Photorespiration is the process that occurs when the oxygen concentration is high. Under such conditions, the rubisco enzyme in the Calvin cycle binds O2 instead of CO2, which halts photosynthesis and consumes energy.
C4 Pathway
The C4 pathway is used by plants such as...

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Evaluation of Conventional and Electrostatic Sprayers for Decontamination of PPE-Covered Manikins.

Health security·2026
Same author

Impact of grassland fire dynamics on particulate emission factors.

Fire safety journal·2026
Same author

Decontamination of Soil Contaminated at the Surface with <i>Bacillus anthracis</i> (Anthrax) Surrogate Spores Using Steam Vapor.

Environmental engineering science·2025
Same author

Comparison of liquid and filter sampling techniques for recovery of Bacillus spores and Escherichia coli from environmental water.

Journal of environmental management·2024
Same author

Gas and particle emissions from rifle and pistol firing.

Journal of hazardous materials·2024
Same author

Use of semi-permeable bag materials to facilitate on-site treatment of biological agent-contaminated waste.

Waste management (New York, N.Y.)·2024

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jul 18, 2026

Continuous In-woods Production of Biochar Using a Trailer-Mounted Air Curtain Burner
03:42

Continuous In-woods Production of Biochar Using a Trailer-Mounted Air Curtain Burner

Published on: April 5, 2024

PCDD and PCDF emissions from simulated sugarcane field burning.

Brian K Gullett1, Abderrahmane Touati, Janice Huwe

  • 1Office of Research and Development, National Risk Management Research Laboratory, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina 27711, USA. gullett.brian@epa.gov

Environmental Science & Technology
|November 24, 2006
PubMed
Summary

Simulated sugarcane field burns emitted polychlorinated dibenzodioxins and dibenzofurans (PCDDs and PCDFs). Hawaii sugarcane burned at higher levels than Florida sugarcane, suggesting a minor national source of these pollutants.

More Related Videos

Assessment of Methane and Nitrous Oxide Fluxes from Paddy Field by Means of Static Closed Chambers Maintaining Plants Within Headspace
09:03

Assessment of Methane and Nitrous Oxide Fluxes from Paddy Field by Means of Static Closed Chambers Maintaining Plants Within Headspace

Published on: September 6, 2018

Measuring Sub-23 Nanometer Real Driving Particle Number Emissions Using the Portable DownToTen Sampling System
08:59

Measuring Sub-23 Nanometer Real Driving Particle Number Emissions Using the Portable DownToTen Sampling System

Published on: May 22, 2020

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jul 18, 2026

Continuous In-woods Production of Biochar Using a Trailer-Mounted Air Curtain Burner
03:42

Continuous In-woods Production of Biochar Using a Trailer-Mounted Air Curtain Burner

Published on: April 5, 2024

Assessment of Methane and Nitrous Oxide Fluxes from Paddy Field by Means of Static Closed Chambers Maintaining Plants Within Headspace
09:03

Assessment of Methane and Nitrous Oxide Fluxes from Paddy Field by Means of Static Closed Chambers Maintaining Plants Within Headspace

Published on: September 6, 2018

Measuring Sub-23 Nanometer Real Driving Particle Number Emissions Using the Portable DownToTen Sampling System
08:59

Measuring Sub-23 Nanometer Real Driving Particle Number Emissions Using the Portable DownToTen Sampling System

Published on: May 22, 2020

Area of Science:

  • Environmental Chemistry
  • Agricultural Science
  • Pollutant Analysis

Background:

  • Preharvest sugarcane field burning is a common agricultural practice.
  • Emissions from biomass combustion can include harmful pollutants like PCDDs and PCDFs.
  • Understanding emission factors is crucial for environmental impact assessments.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To quantify polychlorinated dibenzodioxins and dibenzofurans (PCDDs and PCDFs) emissions from simulated sugarcane field burns.
  • To compare emission factors between sugarcane from different regions (Hawaii and Florida).
  • To assess the contribution of sugarcane field burning to the U.S. national inventory of PCDDs and PCDFs.

Main Methods:

  • Simulated burning of sugarcane biomass (leaves) from Hawaii and Florida under controlled conditions.
  • Sampling and analysis of emissions for PCDDs and PCDFs.
  • Calculation of emission factors (ng toxic equivalents/kg of carbon burned) using concentration and mass loss data.

Main Results:

  • Emission factors for Hawaii sugarcane averaged 253 ng TEQ/kg(Cb) (rsd = 16%).
  • Emission factors for Florida sugarcane varied, averaging 25 ng TEQ/kg(Cb) (rsd = 50%) and 5 ng TEQ/kg(Cb) (rsd = 91%).
  • Both Hawaii and most Florida sugarcane emission values exceeded the commonly attributed 5 ng TEQ/kg(Cb) for biomass combustion.

Conclusions:

  • Sugarcane field burning is a source of PCDDs and PCDFs, with significant regional variation.
  • While potentially a minor contributor to the national inventory, the limited data necessitates further research.
  • Emission factors vary by sugarcane source and season, highlighting the complexity of biomass combustion emissions.