Source specificity and atmospheric processing of airborne PAHs: implications for source apportionment

E Galarneau - Atmospheric Environment, 2008 - Elsevier
Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are emitted to the atmosphere from a variety of
sources. Though classified as persistent organic pollutants (POPs), their levels are affected …

Source apportionment and toxicity assessment of PM2. 5-bound PAHs in a typical iron-steel industry city in northeast China by PMF-ILCR

S Wang, Y Ji, J Zhao, Y Lin, Z Lin - Science of the Total Environment, 2020 - Elsevier
This study was designed to evaluate the occurrence and variation in concentrations, sources
and cancer risk of PM 2.5-bound PAHs. Airborne PM 2.5-bound PAHs were sampled during …

Characterization of PAHs and metals in indoor/outdoor PM10/PM2. 5/PM1 in a retirement home and a school dormitory

MS Hassanvand, K Naddafi, S Faridi… - Science of the Total …, 2015 - Elsevier
In the present work, we investigated the characteristics of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons
(PAHs) and metal (loid) s in indoor/outdoor PM 10, PM 2.5, and PM 1 in a retirement home …

Source apportionment and risk assessment of PAHs in Brisbane River sediment, Australia

GO Duodu, KN Ogogo, S Mummullage, F Harden… - Ecological …, 2017 - Elsevier
Sediment samples collected over a 3-year period from Brisbane River, Australia, were
analysed for fifteen (15) polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). The total PAH …

A seasonal study of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in PM2. 5 and PM2. 5–10 in five typical cities of Liaoning Province, China

S Kong, X Ding, Z Bai, B Han, L Chen, J Shi… - Journal of Hazardous …, 2010 - Elsevier
Fourteen polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in PM2. 5 and PM2. 5–10 samples
collected in five cities (Shenyang, Anshan, **zhou, Fushun and Dalian), Liaoning Province …

Oxidative potential of ambient PM2. 5 from São Paulo, Brazil: variations, associations with chemical components and source apportionment

E Serafeim, A Besis, A Kouras, CN Farias… - Atmospheric …, 2023 - Elsevier
The article presents the Dithiothreitol-based oxidative potential (OP DTT) of PM 2.5 from an
urban site in São Paulo, Brazil, in relation to its chemical composition focused on organic …

Seasonal effect and source apportionment of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in PM2. 5

MF Khan, MT Latif, CH Lim, N Amil, SA Jaafar… - Atmospheric …, 2015 - Elsevier
This study aims to investigate distribution and sources of 16 polycyclic aromatic
hydrocarbons (PAHs) bound to fine particulate matter (PM 2.5) captured in a semi-urban …

Ecological risk of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and organochlorine pesticides (OCPs) in the sediment of a protected karst plateau lake (Caohai) wetland …

D Li, Z Zhu, X Cao, T Yang, S An - Marine Pollution Bulletin, 2024 - Elsevier
Understanding PAH and OCP distributions and sources in lakes is necessary for develo**
pollutant control policies. Here, we assessed the occurrence, risk, and sources of PAHs and …

Sources-attributed contributions to health risks associated with PM2. 5-bound polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons during the warm and cold seasons in an urban area of …

YC Ting, YX Zou, SY Pan, YR Ko, ZJ Ciou… - Science of The Total …, 2024 - Elsevier
Despite the well-established recognition of the health hazards posed by PM 2.5-bound
PAHs, a comprehensive understanding of their source-specific impact has been lacking. In …