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Vrije Universiteit Brussel
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Lancaster University
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University of Iowa
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State Key Laboratory of Hydrology-Water Resources and Hydraulic Engineering
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European Commission
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Joint Research Centre
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Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
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ADVERTISEMENT RETURN TO ISSUEPREVArticleNEXTAirborne organic contaminants in the Great Lakes ecosystemSteven J. Eisenreich, Brian B. Looney, and David. ThorntonCite this: Environ. Sci. Technol. 1981, 15, 1, 30–38Publication Date (Print):January 1981Publication History Published online1 May 2002Published inissue 1 January 1981https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/es00083a002https://doi.org/10.1021/es00083a002research-articleACS PublicationsRequest reuse permissionsArticle...
The explosion and collapse of the World Trade Center (WTC) was a catastrophic event that produced an aerosol plume impacting many workers, residents, commuters during first few days after 11 September 2001. Three bulk samples total settled dust smoke were collected at weather-protected locations east WTC on 16 17 2001; these are representative generated material immediately fire concurrent two structures. We analyzed each sample, not differentiated by particle size, for inorganic organic...
A simplified method for the analysis of total P(TP), dissolved P(TDP) and reactive P (DRP) in multiple water samples has been developed. The reported modification utilizes a single digestion reagent "mixed reagent" to eliminate neutralization, transfer dilution steps normally required analyses. results 70 percent decrease time samples, reduction glassware required, about 30 increase sensitivity. can be directly applied with levels 2 1100 ug P/l. Reproducibility precision measurements compare...
Understanding and quantifying the global dynamics sinks of persistent organic pollutants (POPs) is important to assess their environmental impact fate. Air-surface exchange processes, where temperature plays a central role in controlling volatilization deposition, are key importance POP dynamics. The present study an assessment oceanic biogeochemical notably phytoplankton uptake vertical fluxes particles, on POPs. Field measurements atmospheric polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs),...
Gas-particle partitioning has an important influence on the fate of atmospheric polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and other semivolatile organic compounds (SOCs). In present paper, gas- aerosol-phase PAH concentrations elemental carbon in aerosols measured Baltimore atmosphere over adjacent Chesapeake Bay July 1997 were used to assess mechanisms driving gas-particle PAHs. The relative importance adsorption onto soot absorption into aerosol matter is evaluated by means estimated...
ADVERTISEMENT RETURN TO ISSUEPREVArticleNEXTConcentrations and fluxes of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons polychlorinated biphenyls across the air-water interface Lake SuperiorJoel E. Baker Steven J. EisenreichCite this: Environ. Sci. Technol. 1990, 24, 3, 342–352Publication Date (Print):March 1, 1990Publication History Published online1 May 2002Published inissue 1 March 1990https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/es00073a009https://doi.org/10.1021/es00073a009research-articleACS PublicationsRequest...
Simultaneous air samples were taken in Chicago and over southern Lake Michigan as part of the AEOLOS Project (Atmospheric Exchange Over Lakes Oceans). Gas particle phase concentrations polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), total suspended particles (TSP) measured 12 h periods during July, 1994, January, 1995. Partitioning PCBs PAHs between gas phases was well correlated with subcooled liquid vapor pressure (p°L) for individual samples, but relationship...
ADVERTISEMENT RETURN TO ISSUEPREVArticleNEXTSediment trap fluxes and benthic recycling of organic carbon, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, polychlorobiphenyl congeners in Lake SuperiorJoel E. Baker, Steven J. Eisenreich, Brian EadieCite this: Environ. Sci. Technol. 1991, 25, 3, 500–509Publication Date (Print):March 1, 1991Publication History Published online1 May 2002Published inissue 1 March...
Air concentrations of PCBs and PAHs were measured in the urban/industrial complex Chicago, IL, over southern Lake Michigan, a non-urban area as part AEOLOS (Atmospheric Exchange Over Lakes Oceans) Project. samples collected simultaneously intensive experiments during May July 1994 January 1995 order to determine influence contaminated air masses from Chicago on Michigan atmosphere. Gas phase ∑PAH lake ∼10−20 km offshore ranged 0.8 70 ng/m3 while urban 27−430 ng/m3. Photooxidation gas day...
Equilibrium sorption coefficients (Kd) of a series polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and chlorobenzenes were measured on the pure mineral oxides α-Al2O3 α-Fe2O3 using column chromatography. Sorbent surface area did not account for differences in distribution given compound α-Al2O3. This observation indicates that type is important nonionic, hydrophobic organic chemicals (HOCs). On both minerals, was reversible as isotherms PAHs linear to at least 50% solute aqueous solubility enthalpy...
ADVERTISEMENT RETURN TO ISSUEPREVArticleNEXTAccumulation and diagenesis of chlorinated hydrocarbons in lacustrine sedimentsSteven J. Eisenreich, Paul D. Capel, John A. Robbins, Richard BourbonniereCite this: Environ. Sci. Technol. 1989, 23, 9, 1116–1126Publication Date (Print):September 1, 1989Publication History Published online1 May 2002Published inissue 1 September 1989https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/es00067a009https://doi.org/10.1021/es00067a009research-articleACS PublicationsRequest...
The indoor and outdoor concentrations of 30 polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) were measured in 55 nonsmoking residences three urban areas during June 1999−May 2000. data represent the subset samples collected within Relationship Indoor, Outdoor, Personal Air study (RIOPA). from homes Los Angeles, CA, Houston, TX, Elizabeth, NJ. In samples, total PAH (∑PAH) 4.2−64 ng m-3 10−160 12−110 Elizabeth. ∑PAH 16−220 21−310 22−350 profiles low molecular weight PAHs (3−4 rings) cities not...
ADVERTISEMENT RETURN TO ISSUEPREVArticleNEXTPCBs in Lake Superior, 1978-1992: Decreases Water Concentrations Reflect Loss by VolatilizationJeff D. Jeremiason, Keri C. Hornbuckle, and Steven J. EisenreichCite this: Environ. Sci. Technol. 1994, 28, 5, 903–914Publication Date (Print):May 1, 1994Publication History Published online1 May 2002Published inissue 1 1994https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/es00054a023https://doi.org/10.1021/es00054a023research-articleACS PublicationsRequest reuse...
Snow and rain events were collected with concurrent air samples during the winter of 1991−1992 at a suburban site in Minnesota to investigate atmospheric scavenging polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). Particle was dominant contributor total concentrations snow less important rain. Gas only for low molecular weight PCB congeners PAHs. Enrichment dissolved-phase over levels predicted from temperature-corrected Henry's Law constants observed compounds both...
ADVERTISEMENT RETURN TO ISSUEPREVArticleNEXTInfluence of colloids on sediment-water partition coefficients polychlorobiphenyl congeners in natural watersJoel E. Baker, Paul D. Capel, and Steven J. EisenreichCite this: Environ. Sci. Technol. 1986, 20, 11, 1136–1143Publication Date (Print):November 1, 1986Publication History Published online1 May 2002Published inissue 1 November 1986https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/es00153a009https://doi.org/10.1021/es00153a009research-articleACS...
ADVERTISEMENT RETURN TO ISSUEPREVArticleNEXTVolatilization of polychlorinated biphenyls from Green Bay, Lake MichiganDiane R. Achman, Keri C. Hornbuckle, and Steven J. EisenreichCite this: Environ. Sci. Technol. 1993, 27, 1, 75–87Publication Date (Print):January 1993Publication History Published online1 May 2002Published inissue 1 January 1993https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/es00038a007https://doi.org/10.1021/es00038a007research-articleACS PublicationsRequest reuse permissionsArticle...
Five sediment cores from a north−south transect of Lake Michigan were collected using box deployed the RV Guardian and submersible (Johnson Sea Link II, Seward Johnson). The sediments, analyzed for PAHs (n = 28) 210Pb to obtain accumulation rates inventories PAHs, used determine role atmosphere in contaminant loading Michigan. sediments increased dramatically around 1900, reached plateau 1930−1975, decreased slightly recent time. Surface ∑PAHs 17 parent), corrected focusing with 210Pb,...
ADVERTISEMENT RETURN TO ISSUEPREVArticleNEXTSeasonal Variations in Air-Water Exchange of Polychlorinated Biphenyls Lake SuperiorKeri C. Hornbuckle, Jeff D. Jeremiason, Clyde W. Sweet, and Steven J. EisenreichCite this: Environ. Sci. Technol. 1994, 28, 8, 1491–1501Publication Date (Print):August 1, 1994Publication History Published online1 May 2002Published inissue 1 August 1994https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/es00057a018https://doi.org/10.1021/es00057a018research-articleACS...
Because of the vast areal extent and high rates organic matter production peatlands, such ecosystems have a significant but poorly quantified impact on large numbers lakes. This study reports export dissolved carbon (DOC) acidity from two bogs one fen in north central North America. Rates DOC are for all three peatlands (8–40 g m −2 yr −1 ), variations largely dependent water yield. Dissolved sites exhibits charge density between 7 24 μeq (mg DOC) , similar (100–200 meq ). Variation...
ADVERTISEMENT RETURN TO ISSUEPREVArticleNEXTChromatographic determination of octanol-water partition coefficients (Kow's) for 58 PCB polychlorinated biphenyl congenersRobert A. Rapaport and Steven J. EisenreichCite this: Environ. Sci. Technol. 1984, 18, 3, 163–170Publication Date (Print):March 1, 1984Publication History Published online1 May 2002Published inissue 1 March 1984https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/es00121a006https://doi.org/10.1021/es00121a006research-articleACS PublicationsRequest...