Using deuterated PAH amendments to validate chemical extraction methods to predict PAH bioavailability in soils [PDF]
, 2011 Validating chemical methods to predict bioavailable fractions of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) by comparison with accumulation bioassays is problematic.
Collins, Christopher David +2 more
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FoodsPolycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons are considered to be potentially genotoxic and carcinogenic to humans. For non-smoking populations, food is the main source of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons exposure.
Jiayi Gao +4 more
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A comparison of PAH emission sampling methods (cyclone, impactor) in particulate and gaseous phase [PDF]
, 2018 Four different domestic heating boilers and four types of fuel (lignite, wet wood, wood pellets and mixed fuel) were tested, and the emissions of the particulate matter (PM) and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) were correlated. Dekati low-pressure
Hopan, František +6 more
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Early-life exposure to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and ADHD behavior problems. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2014 Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons are widespread urban air pollutants from combustion of fossil fuel and other organic material shown previously to be neurotoxic.In a prospective cohort study, we evaluated the relationship between Attention Deficit ...
Frederica P Perera +9 more
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Assessment of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon Contamination of Breeding Pools Utilized by the Puerto Rican Crested Toad, Peltophryne lemur. [PDF]
, 2012 Habitat preservation and management may play an important role in the conservation of the Puerto Rican crested toad, Peltophryne lemur, due to this species' small geographic range and declining native wild population. Bioavailable water concentrations of
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Monitoring Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon Concentrations in Austin, TX, After the Coal-Tar Sealant Ban [PDF]
, 2012 Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAH) are a group of chemicals consisting of three or more fused benzene rings. Many of this group of compounds are considered Toxic Pollutants and listed as Priority Pollutants by the EPA.
Richter, Aaron
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Agricultura, 2022 Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) occur as contaminants in different types of food mainly as a result of environmental pollution, food packaging and processing. The levels observed in food are determined by the source of the contamination.
Babalau-Fuss Liliana Vanda +2 more
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Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and development of respiratory and cardiovascular diseases in workers [PDF]
Revista Brasileira de EnfermagemObjectives: to identify the scientific evidence on the development of cardiovascular and respiratory diseases due to workplace contamination by polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. Methods: integrative literature review. The search for primary articles was
Helenize Ferreira Lima Leachi +5 more
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Heavy metal and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in cigarettes: An analytical assessment
Population Medicine, 2020 Introduction Tobacco products contain heavy metals and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) that can be released during burning. The aim of this study was to measure the concentrations in tobacco of the heavy metals: Lead (Pb), Cadmium (Cd), Chrome ...
Azhar M. Haleem +2 more
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Surgical smoke-related occupational injuries among medical professionals in the operating room
Journal of International Medical ResearchObjective The use of energy devices during surgery can cause the spread of surgical smoke into the operating room. The concentration of smoke particles during laparoscopic surgery is higher than that during open surgery.
Chen Fengxia, Dexiang Jin, Ailing Lian
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