Indian Journal of Advances in Chemical Science, Volume: 9, Issue : 4, December 2021

ISSN No.: 2320-0898 (Print); 2320-0928 (Electronic)

DOI: 10.22607/IJACS.2021.904002

Review Article

Speculative Study of Possible Natural Remediation Methods for Airborne Poly-aromatic Hydrocarbons Engendering Several Respiratory Diseases in Humans: A Review

Nitya Dubey*, Saima Arif, Samriddhi Dwivedi, Pavan Kumar Nagar, Mukesh Sharma
 

ABSTRACT

Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) have carcinogenic, toxic and mutagenic traits. They are generated during incomplete combustion of coal, oil, petrol, volcanic activities, and wood. The metabolism of PAHs transpires through oxidation or hydroxylation of the cytochrome P450-mediated mixed-function oxidase system. Technologies such as air purifiers and air filters are now available in the market, but it is strenuous for a common man to afford due to its higher cost. Heretofore, researchers have not been able to find low-cost effective remediation techniques for airborne PAHs which requires sincere attentiveness. The objective of this article is to propose a penny-wise and environmentally friendly remediation method for airborne PAHs. In this review article, it is hypothetically suggested that the plants which can influentially play a significant remediating role against benzene can also be effective in exterminating the polyaromatic hydrocarbons from the environment.

Key words:   Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, Pollutants, Air pollution, PHYTO-remediation, Indoor and outdoor.
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