Distribution, sources and exposure risk of Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in soils, indoor and outdoor dusts from Port Harcourt City, Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chinedu Jude Ossai ◽  
Chukwujndu Maxwell Azubuike Iwegbue ◽  
Godswill O Tesi ◽  
Chijioke Olisah ◽  
Francis E Egobueze ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons ◽  
Aromatic Hydrocarbons ◽  
Exposure Risk ◽  
Port Harcourt ◽  
Polycyclic Aromatic ◽  
Potential Risks ◽  
Outdoor Dust ◽  
Indoor And Outdoor ◽  
Hydrocarbons In Soils

In this study, we evaluated the concentrations, composition, sources, and potential risks of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in soils, and indoor and outdoor dust from Port Harcourt city in Nigeria....

scholarly journals Source Apportionment and Risk Assessment of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in Black Carbon Monitored in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (8) ◽  
pp. 653-663
Author(s):  
Muhyideen Oloyede ◽  
Precious Nwobidi Ede
Keyword(s):  
Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons ◽  
Aromatic Hydrocarbons ◽  
Total Concentration ◽  
Carcinogenic Risk ◽  
Dry Season ◽  
Wet Season ◽  
Port Harcourt ◽  
Polycyclic Aromatic ◽  
Potential Risks ◽  
Rivers State

The purpose of this study was to determine concentrations of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in air samples in Port Harcourt metropolis, Rivers State, Nigeria, evaluate their potential risks to human health and identify pollution sources by characterizing the PAHs. Sixteen polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons were measured with a total concentration range of 0 to 9,589 mg/kg in the rainy season and 0.46 to 131mg/kg range in the dry season. High molecular weight PAHs dominated the PAH profiles accounting for 91% in dry season and 45% in the wet season. The overall assessment of the ratios of LMW to HMW of minimum, maximum and mean concentrations indicated pyrogenic sources. Benzo (a) pyrene equivalent (BaPeq) analysis showed that benzo (a) pyrene, DiBenzo (a,h) antracene and Indeno (1.2.3-cd) pyrene contributed the highest cancer toxicity with 94% and 85% in wet and dry seasons, respectively. The total incremental lifetime cancer risks of PAHs ranged from 0 to 4.90 with a median value of 3.37 x10-2 in wet season; while in the dry season, ILCR of PAHs ranged from 1.62 x10-5 to 7.42x10-3 with a median value of 1.15 x 10-3 . These values showed pervasive pollution indicating a major carcinogenic risk of PAHs. Mean ILCR in wet season was 3.37 x10-2 (33,700 x10-6 ) meaning 1 in every 30 persons in the study area is estimated to develop cancer. In the dry season, mean ILCR was 1.15 x10-3 (1,150 x10-6 ) meaning 1 in every 870 persons in the study area is estimated to develop cancer.

The impact of biochars on sorption and biodegradation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in soils—a review

2014 ◽  
Vol 22 (5) ◽  
pp. 3314-3341 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chinedum Anyika ◽  
Zaiton Abdul Majid ◽  
Zahara Ibrahim ◽  
Mohamad Pauzi Zakaria ◽  
Adibah Yahya
Keyword(s):  
Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons ◽  
Aromatic Hydrocarbons ◽  
Polycyclic Aromatic ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Hydrocarbons In Soils

Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in Soils from European High Mountain Areas

2010 ◽  
Vol 215 (1-4) ◽  
pp. 655-666 ◽  
Author(s):  
Roberto Quiroz ◽  
Joan O. Grimalt ◽  
Pilar Fernandez ◽  
Lluis Camarero ◽  
Jordi Catalan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons ◽  
Aromatic Hydrocarbons ◽  
High Mountain ◽  
Mountain Areas ◽  
Polycyclic Aromatic ◽  
Hydrocarbons In Soils

scholarly journals Wildfire Burn Intensity Affects the Quantity and Speciation of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in Soils

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (12) ◽  
pp. 1262-1270 ◽  
Author(s):  
Huan Chen ◽  
Alex T. Chow ◽  
Xiu-Wen Li ◽  
Hong-Gang Ni ◽  
Randy A. Dahlgren ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons ◽  
Aromatic Hydrocarbons ◽  
Polycyclic Aromatic ◽  
Hydrocarbons In Soils
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