Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in freshwater organisms from Hubei, Central China: health risk assessment and source identification
Ting Liu, Zhiyu Liu, Zhuozhen Qian, He Li, Jie Peng, Lang Zhang, Yali Yu, Jinhua Gan
Abstract
the consumption of freshwater organisms. A comparative analysis of PAH concentrations in marine and freshwater organisms showed that the levels of 16 PAHs in marine organisms were more than twice as high as those in freshwater organisms, indicating differing behaviors of PAHs in marine and freshwater environments. Overall, this study significantly enhances the understanding on PAH accumulation in freshwater organisms and provides valuable insights for preventing and controlling PAH pollution in freshwater aquatic products.
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Environmental chemistryIdentification (biology)ChinaPolycyclic aromatic hydrocarbonEnvironmental scienceContaminationChemistryBiologyEcologyGeographyArchaeologyToxic Organic Pollutants ImpactEffects and risks of endocrine disrupting chemicalsEnvironmental Toxicology and Ecotoxicology