Air quality assessment encompasses the measurement, analysis and interpretation of airborne pollutants, with particular focus on particulate matter (PM) fractions such as PM2.5 and PM10. These fine ...

Unlike most other pollutants, particulate matter (PM) cannot be characterized by the space- and time-variations of the mass concentrations of a single compound. Important factors influencing PM ...

While particulate matter air pollution from human activity in transportation, households and industry is decreasing in Europe ...

Atmospheric particulate matter is a major contributor to air pollution and remains one of the leading environmental risk factors for human health worldwide. Particles of different sizes and ...

This activity was supported by a contract between the National Academy of Sciences and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Additional support was provided by the National Academy of ...

Exhaust gases are no longer the most important emission factor from motor vehicles by far when it comes to particulate matter. This is shown by a large-scale study carried out by Graz University of ...

Checking the fine particulate matter levels along with the weather every morning has become a daily routine. Research continues to show that fine particulate matter affects not only the respiratory ...