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Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsVolatile Organic Compounds Removal Methods: A ReviewAydin Berenjian, Natalie Chan, Hoda Jafarizadeh MalmiriVolatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) are among the most toxic chemicals which are detrimental to humans and environment. There is a significant need of fully satisfactory method for removal of VOCs. There are several methods including physical, chemical and biological treatments available to remove VOCs by either recovery or destruction. The aim of the present study is to summarize the available … …American Journal of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Vol. 8, Issue 4 · 25 Dec 2012 · 24,317 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractSulfur Dioxide and Volatile Organic Compound Exposure to a Community in Texas City, Texas Evaluated Using Aermod and Empirical Monitoring DataJoyce A. Chen, Andrew R. Zapata, Anders J. Sutherland et al.According to emissions data reported to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), the BP Products North America Inc. (BP) Texas City Refinery is the worst polluter of all the industries in Texas City and is one of the worst polluting refineries in the country. The facility has reported releasing substantial emissions … …American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Vol. 8, Issue 6 · 1 Jan 2013 · 8,715 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractCharacterization, Concentrations and Emission Rates of Volatile Organic Compounds from Two Major Landfill Sites in KuwaitMohammad AlAhmad, Marwan Dimashki, Abdallah Nassour, Michael NellesProblem statement: The emission of pollutants from landfill sites in Kuwait is of major concern due to the associated adverse environmental and health impacts. There are 18 landfill sites in Kuwait which are contributing to the emission of atmospheric pollutants including; methane, carbon dioxide and Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs). Approach: Determine the concentration and composition of VOCs in LFG emissions … …American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Vol. 8, Issue 1 · 17 Feb 2012 · 7,976 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractEvaluation of Hydrogen/Oxygen Release Compounds for the Remediation of VOCsS. Fiore, M.C. ZanettiProblem statement: Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) were widespread in groundwater of industrialized areas and in situ remediation intervents characterized by a high environmental compatibility were of main interest. The scope of this study was the evaluation of the potential of two innovative reagents (HRC and ORC from Regenesis) for the remediation of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs). The reagents respectively perform … …American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Vol. 7, Issue 5 · 4 Nov 2011 · 7,439 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractAssociated Health Effects among Residences Near Jeleeb Al-Shuyoukh LandfillK. Schrapp, N. Al-MutairiProblem statement: There is growing concern about landfill adverse health effects from exposure to landfill emissions. Approach: Airborne dust samples from houses near Jeleeb Al-Shuyoukh landfill and control residences were analyzed for molds and bacteria and Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) each month for one year. Results: The number of mold species was greater in the residences close to Jeleeb Al-Shuyoukh … …American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Vol. 6, Issue 2 · 16 Jun 2010 · 7,619 accessesView PDFCite