Investigation of temporal and spatial variations in atmospheric concentrations of PCDDs and PCDFs in Istanbul

Sci Total Environ. 2014 Aug 1:488-489:469-74. doi: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2013.10.094. Epub 2013 Dec 17.

Abstract

In this study, temporal and spatial variations of the atmospheric concentrations of polychlorinated-p-dibenzo dioxin (PCDDs) and polychlorinated dibenzofuran (PCDFs) congeners were investigated in Istanbul at three different locations. The highest average concentration (3481 fg/m(3)) was observed at the sampling location which is characterized by mixed source groups during colder months. The lowest average concentration (749 fg/m(3)) was observed at sampling station which is characterized by semi-urban characteristics. ∑PCDD/F concentration showed seasonal variation in this study. The highest average concentration was determined to be 4373 fg/m(3) in winter while the lowest average concentration was determined to be 498 fg/m(3) in summer.

Keywords: Air quality; Persistent organic pollutants; Polichlorinated dibenzodioxins; Polychlorinated dibenzofurans; Toxic air pollutants.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Air Pollutants / analysis*
  • Atmosphere / chemistry*
  • Benzofurans / analysis*
  • Environmental Monitoring*
  • Polychlorinated Dibenzodioxins / analogs & derivatives*
  • Polychlorinated Dibenzodioxins / analysis
  • Polymers / analysis*
  • Seasons
  • Spatio-Temporal Analysis
  • Turkey

Substances

  • Air Pollutants
  • Benzofurans
  • Polychlorinated Dibenzodioxins
  • Polymers
  • polychlorodibenzofuran