Thermal Desorption-GC–MS Analysis of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons on Fine Particulates in Air
June 1st 2007Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are commonly found throughout the environment in soil, water and adsorbed to fine particulate matter in air. Of the 16 common PAHs, 7 have been classified as animal carcinogens by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC). Resulting from this classification, PAHs are monitored and regulated in the environment.