Concentration of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in moss (Hypnum cupressiforme) from Hungary. Academic Article

abstract

• Mosses of the species Hypnum cupressiforme were collected from different parts of Hungary to investigate the air quality of the region. The concentrations of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in species were determined. Low molecular weight PAHs (up to three ring compounds) contribute more than 99% to the concentrations of PAHs in Moss samples. The pattern of PAHs suggests local sources rather than long-range transport of contamination in the air. Possible local sources are industrial, urban, and traffic activities. The results indicate incomplete combustion of fuel is largely responsible for the air quality of the area.

authors

• Sharma, Virender

published proceedings

• J Environ Sci Health A Tox Hazard Subst Environ Eng

author list (cited authors)

• Kozk, I. O., Kozk, M., Fekete, J., & Sharma, V. K.

citation count

• 7

complete list of authors

• Kozák, Imre Olivér||Kozák, Melinda||Fekete, Jeno||Sharma, Virender K

publication date

• October 2003

publisher

• Taylor & Francis  Publisher

published in

• Journal of Environmental Science and Health - Part A Toxic/Hazardous Substances and Environmental Engineering  Journal

keywords

• Air Movements
• Bryophyta
• Environmental Monitoring
• Hungary
• Incineration
• Industry
• Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons
• Vehicle Emissions

PubMed Central ID

• 14533926

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

• 10.1081/ese-120024450

start page

• 2613

end page

• 2619

volume

• 38

issue

• 11

URL

• http://dx.doi.org/10.1081/ese-120024450