Petrochemicals

B. S. Choudri, Mahad Baawain*

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

This is a review on literature published in 2012 that covered issues related to the occurrence of petrochemicals in the environment as well as methods and techniques used for the detection and chemical analysis of petroleum mixtures, together with the toxicity and impacts of various forms of petroleum spills. This review also included literature investigating petrochemicals in water and wastewater and their treatment options including biodegradation, advanced oxidation and modeling.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1548-1566
Number of pages19
JournalWater Environment Research
Volume85
Issue number10
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2013

Keywords

  • Advanced oxidation processes
  • Biodegradation
  • Heavy metals
  • Petrochemical pollution
  • Toxicity
  • Wastewater treatment

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Environmental Chemistry
  • Ecological Modelling
  • Water Science and Technology
  • Waste Management and Disposal
  • Pollution

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