Particle size distribution of n-alkanes and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHS) in urban and industrial aerosol of Algiers, Algeria

The distribution of ambient air n-alkanes and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) associated to particles with aerodynamic diameters lesser than 10 μm (PM₁₀) into six fractions (five stages and a backup filter) was studied for the first time in Algeria. Investigation took place during September...

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Published in:Environmental science and pollution research international 2014-02, Vol.21 (3), p.1819-1832
Main Authors: Ladji, R, Yassaa, N, Balducci, C, Cecinato, A
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
adverse effects
Aerosols
Aerosols - analysis
Air
Air Pollutants - analysis
Airborne particulates
Algeria
Alkanes
Alkanes - analysis
Aquatic Pollution
atmosphere
Atmosphere - chemistry
Atmospheric Protection/Air Quality Control/Air Pollution
Benzo(a)pyrene
Benzo(a)pyrene - analysis
Carbon
carcinogenicity
Earth and Environmental Science
Ecotoxicology
Environment
Environmental Chemistry
Environmental Health
Environmental Monitoring
Epicuticular wax
Fossil fuels
Health risks
Industrial sites
Industrial wastes
Industry
Molecular weight
Organic compounds
Outdoor air quality
Particle Size
particle size distribution
plants (botany)
Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons
Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons - analysis
Research Article
Size distribution
Studies
Toxicity
Traffic congestion
Urban areas
Vehicle emissions
Vehicle Emissions - analysis
Waste Water Technology
Water Management
Water Pollution Control
waxes
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Summary:The distribution of ambient air n-alkanes and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) associated to particles with aerodynamic diameters lesser than 10 μm (PM₁₀) into six fractions (five stages and a backup filter) was studied for the first time in Algeria. Investigation took place during September of 2007 at an urban and industrial site of Algiers. Size-resolved samples (
ISSN:0944-1344
1614-7499
DOI:10.1007/s11356-013-2074-2