Spatial and temporal variation of phthalic acid esters (PAEs) in atmospheric PM10 and PM2.5 and the influence of ambient temperature in Tianjin, China

• Published in: Atmospheric environment (1994) Vol. 74; pp. 199 - 208
• Main Authors: Kong, Shaofei, Ji, Yaqin, Liu, Lingling, Chen, Li, Zhao, Xueyan, Wang, Jiajun, Bai, Zhipeng, Sun, Zengrong
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Kidlington Elsevier Ltd 01.08.2013; Elsevier
• Subjects: ambient temperature; Applied sciences; atmospheric chemistry; Atmospheric pollution; China; correlation; cosmetics; Distribution; Exact sciences and technology; human health; industry; meteorological parameters; particulates; Phthalate acid esters; phthalates; plasticizers; PM10; PM2.5; Pollutants physicochemistry study: properties, effects, reactions, transport and distribution; Pollution; principal component analysis; sewage; Sources; spring; summer; Temperature; temporal variation; wastewater; winter; Asia; China; PM10; Temperature; Phthalate acid esters; Sources; PM2.5; Distribution; Phthalic acid esters; Endocrine disruptor; Spatial variation; Time variation; Phthalates; Coarse particle; Carcinogen; Ester; Fine particle; Aerosols; Air pollution; PM; Organic compounds; Concentration distribution

Phthalic acid esters (PAEs) are produced in large amounts throughout the world and are excessively used in various industries, which have posed a serious threat to human health and the environment. An investigation of six major PAEs congeners in atmospheric PM10 and PM2.5 was synchronously conducted...