Characterization, Sources, and Risk Assessment of PM2.5-bound Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in Bengbu, China
摘要
To comprehensively investigate the concentrations, characteristics, sources, and health implications of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in Bengbu, an extensive was conducted from October 2021 to September 2022. A total of 343 PM2.5 samples were collected and the 16 priority PAHs were measured by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC–MS). The mean concentrations of the total airborne PAHs varied seasonally, with levels of 3.65 ± 3.11 ng/m3 in spring, 1.96 ± 0.56 ng/m3 in summer, 5.38 ± 3.47 ng/m3 in autumn, and 14.47 ± 7.13 ng/m3 in winter, resulting in an annual average of 6.47 ± 6.47 ng/m3. The PAHs were positively correlated with PM2.5, NO2, CO and SO2 (p < 0.05), but were negatively correlated with O3 and temperature (p < 0.05). Traffic emissions, coal and biomass combustion, and petroleum volatilization were the main sources of PAHs in Bengbu, with these sources contributing 44.1%, 31.6%, and 24.2% to the annual average concentrations, respectively. The Yangtze River Delta region was the primary source area of PAH pollution during summer, while North China had more influence as a source area during the other seasons. The average annual incremental lifetime cancer risk (ILCR) reached 6.94 × 10–5, indicating a potential carcinogenic risk for adults. Transportation sources had the most influence on the ILCR and were responsible for 48.71% of the total PAHs.