[HTML][HTML] Ultrafine particles in cities
Ultrafine particles (UFPs; diameter less than 100 nm) are ubiquitous in urban air, and an
acknowledged risk to human health. Globally, the major source for urban outdoor UFP …
acknowledged risk to human health. Globally, the major source for urban outdoor UFP …
Atmospheric nanoparticle growth
New particle formation of liquid or solid nanoparticles from gas-phase precursors is a
decisive process in Earth's atmosphere and is considered one of the largest uncertainties in …
decisive process in Earth's atmosphere and is considered one of the largest uncertainties in …
Role of vegetation in deposition and dispersion of air pollution in urban parks
Urban parks have long been considered places of refuge from the bustle, noise and
pollutants of the surrounding city. Parks were labelled the lungs of the city, a metaphor which …
pollutants of the surrounding city. Parks were labelled the lungs of the city, a metaphor which …
Ambient nano and ultrafine particles from motor vehicle emissions: Characteristics, ambient processing and implications on human exposure
The aim of this work was to review and synthesize the existing knowledge on ultrafine
particles in the air with a specific focus on those originating due to vehicles emissions. As …
particles in the air with a specific focus on those originating due to vehicles emissions. As …
Does urban vegetation mitigate air pollution in northern conditions?
H Setälä, V Viippola, AL Rantalainen, A Pennanen… - Environmental …, 2013 - Elsevier
It is generally accepted that urban vegetation improves air quality and thereby enhances the
well-being of citizens. However, empirical evidence on the potential of urban trees to …
well-being of citizens. However, empirical evidence on the potential of urban trees to …
Impact of traffic volume and composition on the air quality and pedestrian exposure in urban street canyon
Vehicle emissions are identified as a major source of air pollution in metropolitan areas.
Emission control programs in many cities have been implemented as part of larger scale …
Emission control programs in many cities have been implemented as part of larger scale …
Overview of sources and characteristics of nanoparticles in urban traffic-influenced areas
Atmospheric nanoparticles can be formed either via nucleation in atmosphere or be directly
emitted to the atmosphere. In urban areas, several combustion sources (engines, biomass …
emitted to the atmosphere. In urban areas, several combustion sources (engines, biomass …
Mobile monitoring of particle number concentration and other traffic-related air pollutants in a near-highway neighborhood over the course of a year
LT Padró-Martínez, AP Patton, JB Trull, W Zamore… - Atmospheric …, 2012 - Elsevier
Accurate quantification of exposures to traffic-related air pollution in near-highway
neighborhoods is challenging due to the high degree of spatial and temporal variation of …
neighborhoods is challenging due to the high degree of spatial and temporal variation of …
Measurements and predictors of on-road ultrafine particle concentrations and associated pollutants in Los Angeles
Motor vehicles are the dominant source of oxides of nitrogen (NOx), particulate matter (PM),
and certain air toxics (eg, benzene, 1, 3-butadiene) in urban areas. On roadways, motor …
and certain air toxics (eg, benzene, 1, 3-butadiene) in urban areas. On roadways, motor …
Use of a mobile laboratory to evaluate changes in on-road air pollutants during the Bei**g 2008 Summer Olympics
China implemented systematic air pollution control measures during the 2008 Bei**g
Summer Olympics and Paralympics to improve air quality. This study used a versatile mobile …
Summer Olympics and Paralympics to improve air quality. This study used a versatile mobile …