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Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) Potential Sources in Sediments of Plawangan Timur, Segara Anakan, Cilacap: Occurrence and Distribution

1Research Center for Process and Manufacturing Industry Technology, National Research and Innovation Agency, Indonesia

2Department Chimie, Faculty Poly Disciplinary of Safi, Laboratory of Analytical and Molecular Chemistry , Morocco

3Molecular Chemistry, Materials and Catalysis Laboratory, Faculty of Sciences and Technologies, Sultan Moulay Slimane University, Morocco

4 Fisheries and Marine Science Faculty, Jenderal Soedirman University, Indonesia

5 Marine and Fisheries Resources Monitoring Station, Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries, Indonesia

6 Aquatic Resources Department, Fisheries and Marine Sciences Faculty, Jenderal Soedirman University, Indonesia

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Received: 14 Jun 2024; Revised: 28 Jul 2024; Accepted: 23 Aug 2024; Available online: 4 Sep 2024; Published: 5 Sep 2024.

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Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) have the potential to contaminate the coastal area of Plawangan Timur, Cilacap, Indonesia. Therefore, this research aims to determine the composition, distribution, source, and contamination level of PAHs in this region. Sediment samples were taken at seven stations. The research findings indicate that among the 16 types of PAHs, the proportion of each PAH varied between 3-12%. Notably, Benzo(a) Pyrene (BaP) had the highest proportion at 12%, while Naphthalene had the lowest proportion at 3%. According to the distribution pattern, PAHs with a high molecular weight (HMW) are more prevalent than those with a low molecular weight (LMW). The total amount of PAHs ranged from 185 to 1289.9 mg.kg-1 (dw), with an average of 1016.97 mg.kg-1 (dw). Using a diagnostic ratio, it was determined that the origin of the PAHs was either petrogenic, pyrogenic, mixed petrogenic and pyrogenic, or pyrolytic. As a result, Plawangan Timur's degree of pollution was classified as a very high polluted. The average concentration value of each PAHs is higher than the values for the Effect Range Low (ERL) and Effect Range Median (ERM) ranges, indicated there is a significant ecological risk that could have negative consequences on marine life and the ecosystem. It is urgently to handle PAHs pollution due to their relatively high content in sediments. This can be achieved by improving the management of wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) for industry, optimizing the role of mangrove forests in reducing pollution in the waters, as well as building and increasing collaboration between related agencies in the prevention of marine oil spills.

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Keywords: Segara Anakan; Hydrocarbons; Crude oil; Bioremediation
Funding: Jenderal Soedirman University (UNSOED)

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