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Characterization and Assessment of Organic Pollution at a Fumaric Acid Chemical Brownfield Site in Northwestern China

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  • Ye Yang

    (Technology Innovation Center for Land Engineering and Human Settlements, Shaanxi Land Engineering Construction Group Co., Ltd. and Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an 710049, China
    School of Human Settlements and Civil Engineering, Xi’an Jiaotong University, 28 Xianning West Road, Xi’an 710049, China)

  • Chaokun Li

    (School of Human Settlements and Civil Engineering, Xi’an Jiaotong University, 28 Xianning West Road, Xi’an 710049, China)

  • Zhiwen Chen

    (School of Human Settlements and Civil Engineering, Xi’an Jiaotong University, 28 Xianning West Road, Xi’an 710049, China)

  • Yingying Dong

    (School of Human Settlements and Civil Engineering, Xi’an Jiaotong University, 28 Xianning West Road, Xi’an 710049, China)

  • Nan Zhang

    (School of Human Settlements and Civil Engineering, Xi’an Jiaotong University, 28 Xianning West Road, Xi’an 710049, China)

  • Yulu Wei

    (Technology Innovation Center for Land Engineering and Human Settlements, Shaanxi Land Engineering Construction Group Co., Ltd. and Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an 710049, China
    School of Human Settlements and Civil Engineering, Xi’an Jiaotong University, 28 Xianning West Road, Xi’an 710049, China)

  • Hui Xi

    (Technology Innovation Center for Land Engineering and Human Settlements, Shaanxi Land Engineering Construction Group Co., Ltd. and Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an 710049, China
    School of Human Settlements and Civil Engineering, Xi’an Jiaotong University, 28 Xianning West Road, Xi’an 710049, China)

  • Wendong Wang

    (Technology Innovation Center for Land Engineering and Human Settlements, Shaanxi Land Engineering Construction Group Co., Ltd. and Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an 710049, China
    School of Human Settlements and Civil Engineering, Xi’an Jiaotong University, 28 Xianning West Road, Xi’an 710049, China)

Abstract

Large-scale fumaric acid chemical brownfield sites have posed a significant obstacle to environmental safety, public safety, and the redevelopment of brownfield sites. A comprehensive study was conducted to determine the main pollution indicators, soil pollution characteristics, and the multiple potential risks to the environment and the ecosystem of a fumaric acid brownfield site in northwestern China. The results showed that 1,2,3-trichloropropane(1,2,3-TCP) was the primary pollutant at the fumaric acid brownfield site. The atmospheric volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in this brownfield site did not exceed the Chinese standard limits. The soil contamination was more severe within the site, with a total of about 30 VOCs detected, including the uncommon brominated pollutants. The level of longitudinal soil contamination decreased with increasing soil depth. The distillation area was more contaminated with a maximum exceedance multiple of 11,291.8. The longitudinal contamination depths in the distillation and reactor zones were 10.0 m and 4.0 m, respectively. Soil texture and production processes are considered to be one of the influencing factors for the depth of vertical soil contamination. Our findings heighten the awareness of brownfield site soil contamination and provide a reference for contamination controls and the comprehensive management of fumaric acid brownfield sites.

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  • Ye Yang & Chaokun Li & Zhiwen Chen & Yingying Dong & Nan Zhang & Yulu Wei & Hui Xi & Wendong Wang, 2022. "Characterization and Assessment of Organic Pollution at a Fumaric Acid Chemical Brownfield Site in Northwestern China," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 14(19), pages 1-15, September.
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