Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are a group of organic compounds composed of
multiple aromatic rings. PAHs are ubiquitous atmospheric pollutants which are well …

Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are large class of hydrophobic, semi-volatile
organic contaminants that may enter the environment from both natural sources and …

Traffic vehicles are a main source of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) emission in
urban area. It is vital to understand PAH gas-particle partitioning in real traffic environment …

The presence of anthropogenically emitted chlorinated paraffins (CPs) has been reported in
the pristine regions, providing evidence of their long-range transport. This study …

Spending most of our time in a closed environment such as homes, schools and offices
makes indoor air quality a cornerstone aspect of our daily life. Semi-volatile organic …

The spatial variability of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in the marine atmosphere
contributes to the understanding of the global sources, fate, and impact of this contaminant …

The adverse effects of fine atmospheric particulate matter with aerodynamic diameters of≤
2.5 μm (PM 2.5) are closely associated with particulate chemicals. In this study, PM 2.5 …

Abstract The Kathmandu Valley in the foothills of the Himalayas, where the capital city of
Nepal is located, has one of the most serious air pollution problems in the world. In this …

Nine organophosphate esters (OPEs) were investigated in air samples collected over the
Bohai and Yellow Seas (East Asia) during a research cruise between June 28 and July 13 …

Antarctica, protected by its strong polar vortex and sheer distance from anthropogenic
activity, was always thought of as pristine. However, as more data on the occurrence of …