Atmospheric particulate matter (PM) is a recognized risk factor contributing to a number of
diseases in human populations and wildlife globally. Organic matter is a major component of …

Atmospheric particulate matter (PM) with diameters below 10 µm (PM10) may enter the
lungs through inhalation and are linked to various negative health consequences. Emergent …

Particulate matter (PM), a complex mix of chemical compounds, results to be associated with
various health effects. However there is still lack of information on the impact of its different …

Particulate matter in ambient air constitutes a complex mixture of fine and ultrafine particles
composed of various chemical compounds including metals, ions, and organics. A …

Particulate matter (PM) is one of the most relevant environment-related health issues all over
the world since high concentrations of this pollutant are registered in cities from all the …

The main objective of this study was chemical characterization and source apportionment of
the oxidative potential of ambient PM 2.5 samples collected in an urban background area in …

Airborne particulates, especially fine particles and bound chemical compounds, are a
potential mediator of adverse health effects. In this study an analysis was done of the …

Zebrafish embryotoxicity and dioxin-like activity levels were tested for particulate air samples
from an urban background site in Barcelona (Spain). Samples were collected during 14 …

The occurrence of 50 multi-class pollutants comprising 18 polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons
(PAHs), 12 phthalate esters (PAEs), 12 organophosphorus flame retardants (OPFRs), 6 …

Atmospheric deposition of particulate matter (PM) is recognized as a relevant input vector for
toxic compounds, such as polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), into the marine …