Distribution of linear Alkylbenzenes (LABs) in sediments of Sarawak and Semnulan rivers, Malaysia

Abstract

The current study is one of the first studies evaluating the levels of linear alkylbenzenes (LABs) in surface sediments of Sarawak and Sembulan rivers which are located in the east coast of Malaysia. The LABs, which are molecular tracers of sewage contamination, were measured in 15 surface sediment samples collected from these rivers. The samples were extracted, fractioned and analyzed by gas chromatography mass spectrometry (GC-MS).

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Keywords

LABs, molecular tracers, surface sediment, Sarawak River, Sembulan River, I/E ratio

Citation

Magam, S. M., Zakaria, M. P., Halimoon, N., Masood, N., & Alsalahi, M. A. (2012). Distribution of Linear Alkylbenzenes (LABs) in Sediments of Sarawak and Sembulan Rivers, Malaysia. EnvironmentAsia, 5(1).

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