A Method for Identifying Pollution Sources of Heavy Metals and PAH for a Risk-Based Management of a Mediterranean Harbour
A procedure for assessing harbour pollution by heavy metals and PAH and the possible sources of contamination is proposed. The procedure is based on a ratio-matching method applied to the results of principal component analysis (PCA), and it allows discrimination between point and nonpoint sources....
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2017-01-01
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| Series: | Scientifica |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2017/4690715 |