Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
577442 Journal of Hazardous Materials 2013 8 Pages PDF
Abstract
► Concentrations of PAEs in the sediments were positively correlated with organic matter in Qiantang River. ► Urbanization increased the discharge of PAEs because of usage of plastic materials. ► River flow regime modified by dams significantly affected the distribution of PAEs. ► A phthalate ester exceeded a recommend environmental risk limit.
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Occurrence of phthalate esters in sediments in Qiantang River, China and inference with urbanization and river flow regime
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