This article offers a review on the application of nanoparticles (NPs) that have been used as sorbents in the analysis of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). The novel advances in the application of carbon NPs, mesoporous silica NPs, metal, metal oxides, and magnetic and magnetised NPs in the extraction of PAHs from matrix solutions were discussed. The extraction techniques used to isolate PAHs have been highlighted including their advantages and limitations. Methods for preparing NPs and optimized conditions of NPs extraction efficiency have been overviewed since proper extraction procedures were necessary to achieve optimum analytical results. The aim was to provide an overview of current knowledge and information in order to assess the need for further exploration that can lead to an efficient and optimum analysis of PAHs.
Burning incense often produces air pollutants that may represent a health risk for humans. The Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) were identified in Oud incense which is matter of great concern because nowadays, incense is used inside homes as well as in public places and its adverse health effect cannot be ignored. Our main objective was to assess the concentration of individual PAHs compound in the smoke of Oud incence. The PAHs concentrations were determined by using High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC). All Oud samples were collected from local market of Al-Baha city southwest Saudi Arabia. The total mean concentration of PAHs in Oud samples was 2.79 mg/m 3 and the mean concentration of individual PAHs namely naphthalene, acenaphthene, acenaphthylene, fluorene, phenanthrene, anthracene, fluoranthene, pyrene, chrysene, benzo(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene and benzo(a) pyrene was 0
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