Atmospheric deposition of organic micropollutants in Norway studied by means of moss and lichen analysis

Journal Article · Sat Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1983 · Chemosphere; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/0045-6535(83)90109-1· OSTI ID:6818097

Carlberg, G E; Ofstad, E B; Drangsholt, H; Steinnes, E

Moss and lichen samples from eleven remote sites from all parts of Norway were analyzed for persistent chlorinated hydrocarbons. The highest and lowest concentration levels were found in the most southwesterly and northerly locations, respectively. Moss and lichen samples from one site were also analyzed for other organic micropollutants. They were found to contain alkanes, mostly of biogenic origin, PAH and phthalates.

• Research Organization: Central Inst. for Industrial Research, Oslo, Norway
• OSTI ID: 6818097
• Journal Information: Chemosphere; (United States), Vol. 12:3
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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63 RADIATION, THERMAL, AND OTHER ENVIRON. POLLUTANT EFFECTS ON LIVING ORGS. AND BIOL. MAT.
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LICHENS
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MOSSES
ORGANIC CHLORINE COMPOUNDS
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