Contamination and Potential Risk Assessment of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) and Heavy Metals in House Settled Dust Collected from Residences of Young Children

Contamination and Potential Risk Assessment of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) and Heavy Metals in House Settled Dust Collected from Residences of Young Children

House settled dust (HSD) contains various hazardous materials, including polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and metals. Exposure to toxicants contained in HSD is of paramount concern especially in the case of young children, due to their particular behavioral characteristics. In this context, e...

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Main Authors: A. Stamatelopoulou, M. Dasopoulou, K. Bairachtari, S. Karavoltsos, K. Sakellari, T. Maggos
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-02-01
Series:Applied Sciences
Subjects:
settled house dust
PAHs
metals
enrichment factor
sources
health risk assessment
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/4/1479

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