Pattern of polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons in indoor air: exploratory principal component analysis
Mitra, S; Wilson, NK
| HERO ID | 28408 |
|---|---|
| In Press | No |
| Year | 1992 |
| Title | Pattern of polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons in indoor air: exploratory principal component analysis |
| Authors | Mitra, S; Wilson, NK |
| Journal | Environment International |
| Volume | 18 |
| Issue | 5 |
| Page Numbers | 477-487 |
| Abstract | BIOSIS COPYRIGHT: BIOL ABS. Principal component analysis (PCA) was used to study polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) profiles in indoor air. Fifteen PAHs were measured in ten different homes in Columbus (Ohio, USA) which had different indoor emission characteristics such as gas utilities, wood-burning fireplaces, and cigarette smokers. Different PAH concentration patterns emerged depending upon the emission sources present in the different homes. Of these, cigarette smoking appeared to have the greatest impact on the indoor PAH concentrations. The PCA allowed convenient displays of the multidimensional data set from which the PAH concentration characteristics could be elucidated. The interrelationship between PAHs was also studied by correlation analysis. |
| Doi | 10.1016/0160-4120(92)90266-7 |
| Wosid | WOS:A1992JN04400007 |
| Url | http://linkinghub.elsevier.com/retrieve/pii/0160412092902667 |
| Is Certified Translation | No |
| Dupe Override | No |
| Comments | Environ. Int. 18: 477-487. |
| Is Public | Yes |
| Language Text | English |
| Relationship(s) |
|