Quantification and health impact assessment of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) emissions from crop residue combustion
Bamidele Sunday Fakinle, Ebenezer Leke Odekanle, Chika Ike-Ojukwu, Omowonuola Olubukola Sonibare, Olayomi Abiodun Falowo, Folawemi Winner Olubiyo, Daniel Olawale Oke, Charity Aremu
Abstract
. This study concluded that, more efforts are needed to reduce emission of PAHs from the combustion of crop residues into the ambient air otherwise, human health could be under threat especially if exposed for a long period.
Topics & Concepts
FluoranthenePyreneChryseneAnthraceneEnvironmental chemistryAcenaphthenePhenanthreneChemistryAcenaphthyleneNaphthalenePolycyclic aromatic hydrocarbonFluoreneOrganic chemistryPolymerToxic Organic Pollutants ImpactAir Quality and Health ImpactsCarcinogens and Genotoxicity Assessment