One of the unresolved issues of the European Water Framework Directive is the unavailability of realistic water reference materials for the organic priority pollutants at low nanogram-per-liter concentrations. In the present study, three different types of ready-to-use water test materials were developed for polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) and tri...

Objective : The purpose of this study was to estimate the levels of Suspended Particulate Matter (SPM) in ambient air within Mukula mine and the potential risks to mineworkers and inhabitants of the adjoining Mukula community's health. Methods : An SPM was used to measure the levels of particulate matter (PM10) in and around the mining site. One-way Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) was used to dete...

Patos Lagoon is the largest choked coastal lagoon in world (250 km long, 40 wide and mean depth of 5 m), with banks formed by sand predominantly muddy bottom. The circulation mainly driven wind river flow, a minor contribution local microtidal regime. This one most studied water bodies Brazil. suspended particulate matter (SPM) data compendium consists over four decades (1978–2019) SPM gathered...

Water, suspended particulate matter (SPM), and sediment samples were collected from ten rivers in Tianjin and analyzed for 16 polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), dissolved organic carbon (DOC), particulate organic carbon (POC) in SPM and total organic carbon (TOC) in sediment. The behavior and fate of PAHs influenced by these parameters were examined. Generally, organic carbon was the prim...

11 Whilst the processes involved in the cycling of dissolved phosphorus (P) in rivers have been 12 extensively studied, less is known about the mechanisms controlling particulate P concentrations 13 during small and large flows. This deficiency is addressed through an analysis of large numbers of 14 suspended particulate matter (SPM) samples collected under baseflow (n = 222) and storm event (n...

Sixteen-month time-series measurements of water velocity and light scattering were coupled with hydrographic and suspended particulate matter sections to determine the flux and the variability in flux of suspended particulate matter through the Vema Channel. The northward flux of SPM through the Vema Channel ranged from 3 to 10.5 × 104 g s 1 with a mean of 6.5 × 104 g s 1. The largest fluxes we...

Air pollution is dispersion of the particulates, biological molecules, or other harmful materials into Earth’s atmosphere. Industrialization and urbanization are two major causes deteriorating air quality cities in Tamil Nadu, India. Coimbatore second most important commercial industrial city These activities can add significant levels heavy metals So, regular surveillance consistent monitoring...

To better understand topography-dependent characteristics of suspended particulate matter (SPM) in a tropical shallow estuary during dry season, the physical factors causing an increase in SPM and the sources of SPM were investigated at the western coast of Thailand. Single and multiple regression analyses using physical parameters as independent variables indicated that periodic tidal current-...

INTRODUCTION Several studies in developed countries have shown association between indoor air pollution and asthma in children. The present research was undertaken to study this association at Delhi, India. MATERIAL AND METHODS This study took place at Delhi, capital of India. Eight locations based on the source of pollution such as industrial, residential and villages were included. Recordin...