A Synopsis on Biogenic and Anthropogenic Volatile Organic Compounds Emissions: Hazards and Control

The growing interest on volatile organic compounds is because of their harmful effects to humans and the environment. This paper discusses the consequences and documents a simple synopsis of the various hazardous effects of these compounds to humans and environment. These include toxic and carcinogenic human effects, stratospheric ozone depletion and ground level photochemical ozone formation, enhancement of global greenhouse effect and accumulation and persistence in the environment. The various control measures were also discussed