Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are an important group of organic pollutants. They are ubiquitous environmental pollutants generated primarily during the incomplete combustion of organic materials (. coal, oil, petrol, and wood). Emissions from anthropogenic activities are highly responsible for their generation. The demand for processed petroleum products and agricultural produce has exposed our environment to PAH contamination. Globally, the combustion of fossil fuels and wildfires are major sources of PAHs, while road traffic and specific industries frequently dominate urban emissions. | A review on polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons Their transport fate and biodegradation in the environment