Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons and Their Remediation by Biochar
摘要
The distribution of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) around the world is influenced by anthropogenic, natural, and global transport activities. They are pervasive environmental contaminants that are toxic, mutagenic, carcinogenic, and have negative biological effects. PAH molecules’ stability and hydrophobicity are the two main factors that influence their long-term persistence in the environment. PAHs contamination of soil, water and sediments has been widely dissipated for years, necessitating effective remediation processes through research and development to achieve impactful treatment and reuse of soil, water and sediments. The biochar amendment to PAHs contaminated soil, water and sediments has been suggested as an inventive and environmentally friendly technology. The primary method of removing PAHs involves sorption onto biochar. In this chapter, types and effects of PAHs exposure on humans the mechanisms of PAH sorption to the biochar, effects of adding biochar to soil, water and sediments that have PAH contamination are thoroughly discussed.