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HERO ID
5080404
Reference Type
Journal Article
Title
Matrix-specific distribution and compositional profiles of perfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) in multimedia environments
Author(s)
Seo, SH; Son, MH; Shin, ES; Choi, SD; Chang, YS
Year
2019
Is Peer Reviewed?
Yes
Journal
Journal of Hazardous Materials
ISSN:
0304-3894
EISSN:
1873-3336
Volume
364
Page Numbers
19-27
Language
English
PMID
30336332
DOI
10.1016/j.jhazmat.2018.10.012
Web of Science Id
WOS:000452926500003
Relationship(s)
is supplemented by
11350770
: Supporting information
Abstract
This study investigated perfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) in multimedia environments to confirm the effects of emission sources of PFASs and to elucidate their spatial distribution. The highest PFAS levels were detected from the samples of air (272.30 pg/m3) and surface water (36.54 ng/L) in an industrial complex area, meanwhile high PFAS levels were found from the samples of soil (8.80 ng/g) and sediment (84.98 ng/g) in urban areas and near wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs). Perfluorobutane sulfonate (PFBS) was primarily detected in water, influent and effluent, whereas long chain perfluorocarboxylic acids (PFCAs) and perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) were dominant in dust, soil, sediment and sludge. While PFBS and neutral PFASs were dominant in air, PFCAs were primarily detected in plant and fish. The specific distribution patterns of PFASs in each matrix showed the influences of surrounding environments and different physicochemical characteristics of each congener. These findings suggest that the industrial complex and WWTP might be major emission sources to air and aquatic environments, respectively. This is the first study in which 6 neutral and 13 ionic PFASs were investigated simultaneously for nine different matrices in multimedia environments, and also it would be a good model study for future assessment of PFASs.
Keywords
PFAS; Multi-media environment; Spatial distribution
Tags
PFAS
•
Additional PFAS (formerly XAgency)
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Expanded PFAS SEM (formerly PFAS 430)
Litsearch: September 2019
PubMed
Not prioritized for screening
Perfluorooctane
•
PFAS 150
Literature Search Update December 2020
PubMed
Literature Search August 2019
PubMed
Perfluorobutanesulfonate
Perfluorobutanesulfonic acid
Perfluorobutanesulfonyl fluoride
Perfluorooctane
Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid
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PFBS
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PubMed
WOS
Lit Search Update: May 2019
PubMed
WOS
Scopus: April 2021
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PFHxS
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PFOA (335-67-1) and PFOS (1763-23-1)
Literature Search Update (2013-2019)
PubMed
WOS
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