Studies on the elevation gradient distribution of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons(PAHs)have mainly focused on high-altitude regions like the Tibetan Plateau.Investigation of the PAHs distribution in Shennongjia regio...Studies on the elevation gradient distribution of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons(PAHs)have mainly focused on high-altitude regions like the Tibetan Plateau.Investigation of the PAHs distribution in Shennongjia region and the effects of total organic carbon(TOC),black carbon(BC)and elevation gradient on PAHs distribution are of great practical significance for protecting the Tibetan Plateau’s environment.This study collected soil and peat samples across varying vegetation types and altitudes in Shennongjia.Results showed that theΣ16PAHs concentrations ranged from 15.44 to 199.13 ng/g in surface soil and 300.15 to 555.52 ng/g in surface peat,respectively,both dominated by low molecular weight PAHs(LMW-PAHs),and the distribution line of PAHs in the soil of Shennongjia area is 1500-1700 m.Above 1700 m,PAH concentrations increased with altitude,influenced significantly by TOC and BC,though dependence on BC was stronger than on TOC.However,the dependence of PAHs on BC is higher than TOC.Through soil-air partition coefficient(KSA)and soil fugacity,it is found that the absorption capacity of PAHs is mainly concentrated in Dajiuhu,which is equivalent to a"trap".The ILCRs induced by PAHs in the soil of Shennongjia area are within the safe range.Shennongjia serves as a barrier,preventing pollutant transport from central emission areas to the Tibetan Plateau.Thus,amid tourism development,addressing traffic-related PAH sources,promoting green energy,and controlling air pollutants in central emission areas are vital for ecological protection in Shennongjia and the Tibetan Plateau.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundations of China(No.42377235)the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2023YFC3709803)+1 种基金the Open Research Fund of Hubei Key Laboratory of Mine Environmental Pollution Control and Remediation(No.2023XZ103)Hubei Polytechnic University talent introduction project(No.24xjz13R).
文摘Studies on the elevation gradient distribution of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons(PAHs)have mainly focused on high-altitude regions like the Tibetan Plateau.Investigation of the PAHs distribution in Shennongjia region and the effects of total organic carbon(TOC),black carbon(BC)and elevation gradient on PAHs distribution are of great practical significance for protecting the Tibetan Plateau’s environment.This study collected soil and peat samples across varying vegetation types and altitudes in Shennongjia.Results showed that theΣ16PAHs concentrations ranged from 15.44 to 199.13 ng/g in surface soil and 300.15 to 555.52 ng/g in surface peat,respectively,both dominated by low molecular weight PAHs(LMW-PAHs),and the distribution line of PAHs in the soil of Shennongjia area is 1500-1700 m.Above 1700 m,PAH concentrations increased with altitude,influenced significantly by TOC and BC,though dependence on BC was stronger than on TOC.However,the dependence of PAHs on BC is higher than TOC.Through soil-air partition coefficient(KSA)and soil fugacity,it is found that the absorption capacity of PAHs is mainly concentrated in Dajiuhu,which is equivalent to a"trap".The ILCRs induced by PAHs in the soil of Shennongjia area are within the safe range.Shennongjia serves as a barrier,preventing pollutant transport from central emission areas to the Tibetan Plateau.Thus,amid tourism development,addressing traffic-related PAH sources,promoting green energy,and controlling air pollutants in central emission areas are vital for ecological protection in Shennongjia and the Tibetan Plateau.
