Abstract

Highly Efficient Photocatalytic Remediation of Low Molecular Weight Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (LMWPAHs) in Contaminated Soils

Highlights

  • Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) are chemical compounds containing benzene rings, many laying in the category of carcinogens, persistent organic pollutants (POPs)

  • The exposure time affected the concentration of identified PAHs from our soil samples

  • The results revealed that soil sample collected from AL-Jubail industrial soil where petroleum pollution prevails, had high concentrations of Anthracene and Acenaphthene while less concentration of Fluorene was present

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Introduction

Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) are chemical compounds containing benzene rings, many laying in the category of carcinogens, persistent organic pollutants (POPs). It becomes a global concern because of their mutating and carcinogenic effects. The PAHs are nondegradable compounds which remains in the soil matrix for a long time [1]. They can cause severe damage to human and animal population in the area where their release occurred and no control strategies adopted by the authorities. Effective, low-cost and robust methods to decontaminate soils are needed, which do not further stress the environment or endanger human health

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