Linking Atmospheric and Soil Contamination: A Comparative Study of PAHs and Metals in PM₁₀ and Surface Soil near Urban Monitoring Stations.

ABSTRACT: Understanding how atmospheric pollutants interact with soil pollution is essential for assessing long-term environmental and human health risks. This study compares concentrations of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and potentially toxic elements (PTEs) in PM₁₀ and surface soil near air quality monitoring stations in Zagreb, Croatia. While previous work identified primary emission sources affecting PM₁₀ composition in the area, this study extends the analysis to investigate potential pollutant transfer and accumulation in soils. Multivariate statistical tools, including correlation analysis and principal component analysis (PCA), were employed to gain a deeper understanding of the sources and behavior of pollutants. Results reveal significant correlations betwe

SUBMITTER: Racic N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12567915 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature