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Determination of PAH in atmospheric particulates in the area of the Italian base in Antarctica: Report on monitoring activities during the last three scientific expeditions

TitleDetermination of PAH in atmospheric particulates in the area of the Italian base in Antarctica: Report on monitoring activities during the last three scientific expeditions
Publication TypeArticolo su Rivista peer-reviewed
Year of Publication1995
AuthorsCaricchia, A.M., Chiavarini Salvatore, Cremisini C., Morabito Roberto, Perini A., and Pezza Massimo
JournalEnvironmental Pollution
Volume87
Pagination345-356
ISSN02697491
KeywordsAir pollution, air sampling, airborne particle, antarctica, article, combustion, Environmental monitoring, environmental protection, Italian Base, monitoring, PAH, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon, report
Abstract

Concentrations of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) in atmospheric particulates have been determined in the frame of the control activities for environmental protection during the VI (1990-1991), VII (1991-1992) and VIII (1992-1993) Italian expeditions in Antarctica. Samples were collected at the four cardinal points at about 200 m from the central area of the Italian scientific base. Data show low levels of the individual PAH (95% in the range 1-50 pg m-3) confirming the absence, up to now, of significant contamination from the base. These results could be used as a reference for the assessment of the air pollution due to combustion sources present in the base. Any possible variation in the base's activities in the future should be analysed and evaluated with respect to these findings. © 1994.

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DOI10.1016/0269-7491(94)P4166-L
Citation KeyCaricchia1995345