Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in hydromorphic soils of the tropical metropolis Bangkok

Wilcke, Wolfgang; Müller, Silke; Kanchanakool, Nualsri; Niamskul, Chalinee; Zech, Wolfgang

doi:10.1016/s0016-7061(99)00012-9

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“…Although analytical methods, number of quantified compounds and soil characteristics vary among theses different studies, tropical soils presented lower concentrations than soils of temperate climates, except for New Orleans. Total PAHs concentrations observed in PEFI soils are lower than the ones reported for industrial soils by MotelayMassei et al (2003) for Oissel soils (3390 µg.kg -1 ), Nadal et al (2004) for Tarragona soils (1102 µg.kg -1 ), Trapido (1999) Yang et al (2002) for Tokushima urban soils (610.6 µg.kg -1 ) and higher than those found in Bangkok (129.2 µg.kg -1 ) by Wilcke et al (1999). For natural soils, the total PAHs concentrations in the current study are similar with those reported by Wilcke et al (2003) for Amazon soils (145 µg.kg -1 ) and Mata Atlântica soils (115 µg.kg -1 ), as well as to the levels reported by Nadal et al (2004) for Spanish unpolluted soils (112 µg.kg -1 ) and by Nam et al (2003) for agricultural soils of Korea (158 µg.kg -1 ).…”

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Comparison of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon (PAHs) concentrations in urban and natural forest soils in the Atlantic Forest (São Paulo State)

Bourotte

Forti

Lucas

et al. 2009

An. Acad. Bras. Ciênc.

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Studies about pollution by Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) in tropical soils and Brazil are scarce. A study was performed to examine the PAHs composition, concentrations and sources in red-yellow Oxisols of remnant Atlantic Forest of the São Paulo State. Sampling areas were located in an urban site (PEFI) and in a natural one (CUNHA). The granulometric composition, pH, organic matter content and mineralogical composition were determined in samples of superficial soils. The sum of PAHs ( HPAs) was 4.5 times higher in the urban area than in the natural one. Acenaphthylene, acenaphthene, fluorene, phenanthrene and fluoranthene have been detected in the soils of both areas and presented similar concentrations. Acenaphthene and fluorene were the most abundant compounds. Pyrene was twice more abundant in the soils of natural area (15 µg.kg -1 ) than of the urban area and fluoranthene was the dominant compound (203 µg.kg -1 ) in urban area (6.8 times higher than in the natural area). Some compounds of higher molecular weight, which are tracers of vehicular emissions showed significant concentrations in urban soils. Pyrene represented 79% of PAHs whereas it has not been detected in natural soils. The results showed that forest soils in urban area are characterized by the accumulation of high molecular weight compounds of industrial and vehicular origin.

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Comparison of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon (PAHs) concentrations in urban and natural forest soils in the Atlantic Forest (São Paulo State)

Bourotte

Forti

Lucas

et al. 2009

An. Acad. Bras. Ciênc.

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“…When compared with some typical urban regions worldwide, the concentrations of PAHs in Chinese urban soils are comparable with some Asian countries and lower than some European and American countries (Mielke et al 2001). For example, the total concentrations (in ng/g dry weight (dw)) of PAHs were 11,930; 1,990; and 989 in the UK, Italy, and Slovenia, respectively (Morillo et al 2007), and 380 in Thailand (Wilcke et al 1999). For rural soils in China, the concentration of PAHs is consistent with the national scale studies in Korea and the UK.…”

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Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in Chinese surface soil: occurrence and distribution

Liu

Tian

et al. 2014

Environ Sci Pollut Res

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In this study, 16 polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) were analyzed in 157 concurrently collected soil samples in 2005 over China. Higher concentration of ∑ 16 PAHs was found in urban soil, followed by rural and background soil. The results indicated that PAHs in Chinese surface soil showed a primary distribution pattern, which was confirmed by the positive correlation with emission inventory.

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“…Similar results were reported in soils of the tropical metropolis Bangkok. 36 The result suggests that combustion of diesel and petrol is the major source of PAHs in the greenhouse soil. One typical total ion chromatogram is illustrated in Fig.…”

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Organic contamination in the greenhouse soils from Beijing suburbs, China

Chu

2003

J. Environ. Monitor.

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Selected persistent organic pollutants including HCHs, DDTs and PAHs together with PAEs were determined in the greenhouse soils from Beijing suburbs. The total concentrations were 11.64-29.80 ng g 21 for HCHs, 18.04-101.33 ng g 21 for DDTs, 1.34-3.15 mg g 21 for PAEs and 1.92-7.84 mg g 21 for PAHs, respectively. Predominance of b-HCH in all samples was obviously observed, suggesting a lack of new HCHs sources. High concentrations of DDE and DDD in comparison to their parents in the samples indicated that most of the DDT had been transformed into its metabolites. The contamination of PAHs was relatively serious and the most abundant compounds were 4-, 5-and 6-ring unsubstituted PAHs. The profiles reflect the important effect of traffic on the PAHs remaining in greenhouse soils. Three phthalate esters (DIBP, DnBP and DEHP) accounted for more than 97% of the phthalates studied. Analysis of n-alkanes was also performed in order to trace the natural or anthropogenic sources of hydrocarbons. Characterization and identification of these compounds in greenhouse soil may help in development of strategies to be used in monitoring organic pollutants in this region.

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Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in hydromorphic soils of the tropical metropolis Bangkok

Cited by 116 publications

References 25 publications

Comparison of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon (PAHs) concentrations in urban and natural forest soils in the Atlantic Forest (São Paulo State)

Comparison of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon (PAHs) concentrations in urban and natural forest soils in the Atlantic Forest (São Paulo State)

Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in Chinese surface soil: occurrence and distribution

Organic contamination in the greenhouse soils from Beijing suburbs, China

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