Hazards of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons: a review on occurrence, detection, and role of green nanomaterials on the removal of PAH from the water environment

Janarthanam, Vishnu Adith; Issac, Praveen Kumar; Guru, Ajay; Arockiaraj, Jesu

doi:10.1007/s10661-023-12076-x

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“…PAHs are a large group of ubiquitous substances primarily introduced into the environment through industrial and urban waste, petroleum hydrocarbon production, and trans-portation activities [85][86][87]. Nonetheless, it is worth noting that natural occurrences, such as forest and brush fires, can also contribute to the contamination of TW by PAH [88].…”

Section: Persistent Organic Compounds (Pocs)mentioning

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Assessing Contamination in Transitional Waters Using Geospatial Technologies: A Review

Arroyo-Ortega,

Chavarin-Pineda,

Torres

2024

IJGI

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Transitional waters (TWs) are relevant ecological and economical ecosystems that include estuaries, deltas, bays, wetlands, marshes, coastal lakes, and coastal lagoons and play a central role in providing food, protecting coastal environments, and regulating nutrients. However, human activities such as industrialization, urbanization, tourism, and agriculture are threatening these ecosystems, which results in contamination and habitat degradation. Therefore, it is essential to evaluate contamination in TW to develop effective management and protection strategies. This study analyses the application of geospatial technologies (GTS) for monitoring and predicting contaminant distribution in TW. Cartography, interpolation, complex spatial methods, and remote sensing were applied to assess contamination profiles by heavy metals, and persistent organic compounds, and analyze contamination indices or some physicochemical water parameters. It is concluded that integrating environmental and demographic data with GTS would help to identify critical points of contamination and promote ecosystem resilience to ensure long-term health and human well-being. This review comprehensively analyzes the methods, indicators, and indices used to assess contamination in transitional waters in conjunction with GTS. It offers a valuable foundation for planning future research on pollution in these types of waters or other similar water bodies worldwide.

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