Abstract
Twelve surface sediment samples were taken from selected sampling points in Kapas Island, Terengganu. Soxhlet extraction with two steps chromatography was applied to extract the PAH compounds. Collection of PAH fraction was carried out and taken for Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) analysis. The concentration of individual compound ranged from 0.002 to 0.076μg/g dry weight. The highest total PAH concentration was found in S10 with 0.336μg/g dry weight while the lowest was detected in S6 with 0.043μg/g dry weight. Molecular index using selected compound shows that Kapas Island is dominated by pyrolytic sources. Further analysis by principle component analysis (PCA) shown that stations were divided into two distinct groups based on their location. The total PAHs of surface sediments in Kapas Island classified as being low to moderate pollution range.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
