Effect of temperature on the formation and degradation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons

• Main Authors: Pakpahan, E.N., Isa, M.H., Kutty, S.R.M., Malakahmad, A.
• Format: Conference or Workshop Item
• Published: 2009
• Subjects: TD Environmental technology. Sanitary engineering
• Online Access: http://eprints.utp.edu.my/1908/1/Effect_of_temperature_on_the_formation_and_degradation_of_polycyclic_aromatic_hydrocarbons.pdf; http://eprints.utp.edu.my/1908/

Polyaromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are a class of aromatic hydrocarbon compounds which are catagorised as pollutants with carcinogens, and mutagenic characteristics. Scientifically, incomplete combustion and petroleum compounds emission were proven as a major source of PAHs. Thermal degradation of PA...