Emission of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons from Contaminated Sediments
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Contaminated sediments contain a variety of volatile and semi-volatile hydrocarbons, which are released into the air, when these sediments are stored in confined disposal facilities (CDFs). Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are one class of sediment contaminants that of great interest, since they are carcinogenic and pose a significant health hazard. Hence quantitative data and models are needed to predict the volatile emissions from CDFs and evaluate control strategies to manage contaminated sediments.
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