Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are generated due to incomplete burning of
organic substances. Use of fossil fuels is the primary anthropogenic cause of PAHs emission …

This paper reviews the concentration, distribution, source, and potential risk of polycyclic
aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in surface soils of China through analysis of data from> 6000 …

A comprehensive investigation was conducted to the urban soil in the megacity Shanghai in
order to assess the levels of PAHs and potential risks to human health, to identify and …

Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) have become a major type of pollutant in urban
areas and their degree of pollution and characteristics of spatial distribution differ between …

Identifying combined pollution risk areas is difficult because of the complex pollutant sources
and heterogeneous soil properties in urban systems. This study used bivariate local Moran's …

Urban parks are an important part of the urban ecological environment. The environmental
quality of parks is related to human health. To evaluate sources of polycyclic aromatic …

Soil pollution has increased over the last decades and may pose a risk for human and
ecological health. The main causes of soil pollution are associated with human activities …

Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are mainly produced by combustion processes
and consist of a number of toxic compounds. They are always emitted as a mixture and have …

Urban soil quality may be severely affected by PAH and PCB contamination, impairing
environmental and human health. A comprehensive study was conducted in two contrasting …

Soil pollution is becoming increasingly prominent and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons
(PAHs) are key pollutants in urban areas. Understanding the sources of PAH pollution is an …