Characteristic distribution patterns of perfluoroalkyl substances in soils according to land-use types

Sim, Wonjin; Park, Heejeong; Yoon, Jeong-Ki; Kim, Ji-In; Oh, Jeong-Eun

doi:10.1016/j.chemosphere.2021.130167

Characteristic distribution patterns of perfluoroalkyl substances in soils according to land-use types

In this study, a nationwide monitoring of perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in soils was conducted for various land-use types around South Korea, such as industrial complexes, landfills, farmlands, mountains, and woodlands. The ∑ 15 PFAS concentrations in soil samples ranged from 0.175 to 11.7 ng/…