Efforts have been made to relate measured concentrations of airborne constituents to their
origins for more than 50 years. During this time interval, there have been developments in …

A review was conducted of the published literature on source apportionment of ambient
particulate matter (PM) in Europe using receptor models (RMs). Consistent records were …

European publications dealing with source apportionment (SA) of atmospheric particulate
matter (PM) between 1987 and 2007 were reviewed in the present work, with a focus on …

Abstract Daily 24-hour PM 2.5 samples were collected continuously from January 1 to
December 31, 2010. Elemental concentrations from Al to Pb were obtained using particle …

India is used as a case study in reviewing the application of receptor models for source
apportionment. India has high concentrations of airborne particulate matter, and the …

The application and comparison of receptor modeling techniques based on ambient air
quality and particulate matter increasingly being studied. However, less is known about the …

The present study investigated the comprehensive chemical composition [organic carbon
(OC), elemental carbon (EC), water-soluble inorganic ionic components (WSICs), and major …

This review summarizes the different receptor models that have been adopted at industrial
and urban sites to apportion the sources of particulate matter (PM) from industries. Industrial …

Organic aerosols (OAs) account typically for 20–90% of fine particles (PM 2.5) in the lower
troposphere. They contribute to a wide range of environmental problems, from local issues …

Introduction Studies of source apportionment (SA) for particulate matter (PM) air pollution
have enhanced understanding of dominant pollution sources and quantification of their …