Surface mining of enormous oil sands deposits in northeastern Alberta, Canada since 1967
has contributed greatly to Canada's economy but has also received negative international …

This article provides a review of the routine methods currently utilized for total naphthenic
acid analyses. There is a growing need to develop chemical methods that can selectively …

22 alkylated polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (alk-PAHs) were characterized in ambient air
individually for the first time in urban and semi-urban locations in Toronto, Canada. Five …

Chemical analysis of biomarkers generates information of great importance to
environmental forensic investigations in terms of determining the source of spilled oil …

The large volumes, acute toxicity, estrogenicity, and antiandrogenicity of process-affected
waters accruing in tailings ponds from the operations of the Alberta oil sands industries pose …

To facilitate monitoring efforts, a forensic chemical fingerprinting methodology has been
applied to characterize and differentiate pyrogenic (combustion derived) and biogenic …

1) Production, transport and historical spills in Canada, 2) Physical and chemical properties
relevant to aquatic toxicity and, 3) Lethal and sublethal effects on fish and other aquatic …

This air synthesis review presents the current state of knowledge on the sources, fates, and
effects for polycyclic aromatic compounds (PACs) and related chemicals released to air in …

The article analyzes the modern theory and practice of pipeline transport of bituminous oil
together with low-viscosity solvent. In addition, a detailed analysis of the rheological models …

Evaluating the impact that airborne contamination associated with Athabasca oil sands
(AOS) mining operations has on the surrounding boreal forest ecosystem requires a …