The aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AHR) is a ligand-activated transcription factor regulating the
expression of genes, for instance encoding the monooxygenases cytochrome P450 (CYP) …

This paper reviews the levels of polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins and dibenzofurans
(PCDD/Fs) in different environmental media, human body burdens and health risk …

This article provides an overview of concentrations of persistent organic pollutants (POPs) in
ambient air on a global scale, including recent measurements and an extensive compilation …

In the present work, recycled polyethylene (LDPE) samples of agricultural, post-commercial,
post-industrial and post-consumer origin were selected and analysed. The analysis …

Cities in emerging countries are facing a fast growth and urbanization; however, the study of
air pollutant emissions and its dynamics is scarce, making their populations vulnerable to …

Concentrations of nine phthalate diesters in 24-h airborne PM 2.5 and PM 10 were
determined from October 2011 to August 2012 in a suburban area in Shanghai, China …

Chlorinated polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (ClPAHs) have been reported to be formed
during incineration processes. Despite dioxin-like toxicities of ClPAHs, little is known on the …

Acid rain phenomenon (average WVM pH= 4.9) and a strong association of sulfate
scavenging and rain intensity (R2= 0.8118) were observed over a seven-month period …

Particulate matter (PM) contributes to human diseases, particularly lung disease; however,
the molecular mechanism of its action is yet to be determined. Herein, we found that …

This paper reports on the optimisation, characterisation, validation and applicability of gas
chromatography coupled to triple quadrupole mass spectrometry in its tandem operation …