Major contaminants at over 8,000 sites in the United States are polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) - a class of organic compounds containing two or more fused aromatic rings of carbon and hydrogen atoms. Many of these compounds are both toxic and carcinogenic. This contamination results from almost all combustion processes, specific wood treatments, and the use of organic pesticides. SBRP funded-researchers are conducting studies to increase the efficiency of PAH remediation and to understand the impact of these contaminants on human and environmental health.
Use the search tools below to find additional information about SBRP-funded PAH research projects.
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