Migration and emission characteristics of N-alkanes and phthalates in condensable particulate matter from coal-fired sources

Condensable particulate matter (CPM) is the dominant component of the total particulate matter emitted from coal combustion. The organic pollutants contained in CPM are harmful substances, which pose significant potential threats to human health and the environment. CPM was sampled from eight coal-fired power units and two coal-fired industrial units, all with air pollution control devices (APCDs). The emission levels of n-alkanes and phthalates...