Publications by authors named "Farah Al Nasir"

The residues of polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), chlorinated benzenes (CBs) and phenols were investigated for soil, wastewater, groundwater and plants. The uptake concentration of these compounds was comparatively determined using various plant types: Zea mays L., Helianthus annus L.

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Vehicle services create the potential for heavy metal accumulation in the working environment. This study assessed five vehicle services, namely body repair, oil exchange, mechanical repair, tire repair, electrical repair, and washing services for three types of vehicles: airplanes, buses, and cars. The results show that there are significant increases in the total contents of Fe, Cu, Pb, Zn, Ni, Mn, and Cr in ambient dust, with Fe being the highest and Cr the lowest.

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