Aromatic hydrocarbons in air, water, and soil: Sampling and pretreatment techniques

Abstract

The co-occurrence of various aromatic hydrocarbon compounds (AHs) in all major environmental compartments (e.g., air, water, and soil) and the escalating risks they present to humans and animals highlight the significance of understanding the cycling of these compounds in and across systems. To precisely monitor the behavior of AHs and routes of their exposure, it is critical to obtain accurate measurements of these compounds. Therefore, sampling, pre-concentration, and detection methods should be optimized by each or through combination for each medium under proper QA procedures. In this work, we reviewed the sampling and pre-concentration procedures for AHs present in air, water, and soil media. This review will provide basic methodological knowledge needed for the accurate quantitation of AHs samples in air, water, and soil.