Particulate nitrate (pNO 3) is now becoming the principal component of PM 2.5 during
severe winter haze episodes in many cities of China. To gain a comprehensive …

Background Air pollution is a global problem with PM 2.5 being one of the major pollutants
causing many diseases. The concentrations of PM 2.5 are found to exceed the World Health …

Severe events of wintertime particulate air pollution in Bei**g (winter haze) are associated
with high relative humidity (RH) and fast production of particulate sulfate from the oxidation …

Abstract Atmospheric Aerosol Optical Depth (AOD), derived from polar-orbiting satellites,
has shown potential in PM 2.5 predictions. However, this important source of data suffers …

Particulate air pollution is one of the most important environmental issues confronting China,
especially in northern cities during winter. The Fenwei Plain has been designated as one of …

Although studies have demonstrated that fine particulate matter (PM 2.5) induces ocular
surface damage, PM2. 5 exposure causes cornea toxicity is not entirely clear. The aim of this …

In 2015, comprehensive observations were carried out in Chengdu, Sichuan Province,
China, to elucidate the seasonal variation characteristics of the concentrations, chemical …

Phyllosphere is the largest interface between the atmosphere and terrestrial ecosystems
and serves as a major sink for atmospheric microplastics (MPs). It is also a unique habitat for …

Accurate understanding of the relationship between urban land morphology and the
concentration of PM 2.5 is essential for achieving high-quality development of urban …

Carbonaceous aerosols in high emission areas attract worldwide attention of the scientific
community and the public due to their adverse impacts on the environment, human health …