scholarly journals Distribution, sources, and ecological risk assessment of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in the tidal creek water of coastal tidal flats in the Yellow River Delta, China

2021 ◽  
Vol 173 ◽  
pp. 113110
Author(s):  
Yilei Zhao ◽  
Junsheng Li ◽  
Yue Qi ◽  
Xiao Guan ◽  
Caiyun Zhao ◽  
...  
2013 ◽  
Vol 726-731 ◽  
pp. 750-756 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hong Ming Yuan ◽  
Tie Gang Li ◽  
Xi Gui Ding ◽  
Guang Ming Zhao ◽  
Si Yuan Ye

Recent occurrence and distribution of 16 priority polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) proposed by USEPA in the northern Yellow River Delta (YRD) were studied based on the analytical data of 20 surface soil samples. The concentrations of 16 PAHs varied from 27.5 to 129 ng g-1 (dry weight). A clear tendency was observed that the total concentration of 16 PAHs is getting lower from west to the east in this area. The eco-toxicological risk assessment showed that this area is at low ecological risk region, which might not exert significant potential damage to the organisms. Four to six ring PAHs were predominantly from the coal and wood combustions in the whole area.


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