An assessment of atmospheric concentrations and spatiotemporal variation of BTEX and associated pollutants in India

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作者
Jayaraj, Sruthi [1 ]
Nagendra, S. M. Shiva [1 ]
机构
[1] Indian Inst Technol, Dept Civil Engn, Chennai 600036, India
来源
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES | 2025年 / 150卷
关键词
BTEX; India; AQI; Spatiotemporal variation; VOCs; VOLATILE ORGANIC-COMPOUNDS; HEALTH-RISK ASSESSMENT; COMPOUNDS VOCS; URBAN ATMOSPHERE; SOURCE APPORTIONMENT; TEMPORAL VARIATION; AMBIENT AIR; EMISSIONS; OZONE; HYDROCARBONS;
D O I
10.1016/j.jes.2024.03.004
中图分类号
X [环境科学、安全科学];
学科分类号
08 ; 0830 ;
摘要
Benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, and xylene (BTEX) pollution poses a serious threat to public health and the environment because of its respiratory and neurological effects, carcinogenic properties, and adverse effects on air quality. BTEX exposure is a matter of grave concern in India owing to the growing vehicular and development activities, necessitating the assessment of atmospheric concentrations and their spatial variation. This paper presents a comprehensive assessment of ambient concentrations and spatiotemporal variations of BTEX in India. The study investigates the correlation of BTEX with other criteria pollutants and meteorological parameters, aiming to identify interrelationships and diagnostic indicators for the source characterization of BTEX emissions. Additionally, the paper categorizes various regions in India according to the Air Quality Index (AQI) based on BTEX pollution levels. The results reveal that the northern zone of India exhibits the highest levels of BTEX pollution compared to central, eastern, and western regions. In contrast, the southern zone experiences the least pollution with BTEX. Seasonal analysis indicates that winter and postmonsoon periods, characterized by lower temperatures, are associated with higher BTEX levels due to the accumulation of localized emissions. When comparing the different zones in India, high traffic emissions and localized activities, such as solvent use and solvent evaporation, are found to be the primary sources of BTEX. The findings of the current study aid in source characterization and identification, and better understanding of the region's air quality problems, which helps in the development of focused BTEX pollution reduction and control strategies. (c) 2024 The Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences. Published by Elsevier B.V.
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