According to current research, particulate matter (PM) has a negative impact on citizens in
particular (respiratory and cardiovascular diseases). Based on EU studies, deaths of …

Urban air quality is continuing to deteriorate. If we want to do something about this problem,
we need to know the cause of the pollution. The big problem, not only in Europe, is the high …

Featured Application Road transport emissions are a considerable source of air pollution.
Our research presents a possible tool for quantifying particulate matter emissions in an …

Particulate matter (PM) comprises a mixture of chemical compounds and water particles
found in the air. The size of suspended particles is directly related to the negative impact on …

Emissions from different sources create a very complex mixture in the air both in qualitative
and quantitative terms. Their composition is the result of distribution of all the sources in …

Particulate matter (PM) air pollution in the urban environment is mainly related to the
presence of potential sources throughout the year. Road transport is one of the most …

A detailed investigation was conducted to study the sources of particulate matter in the
vicinity of an urban road in Žilina. To determine the amount of particulate matter (PM 10, PM …

The road traffic impact on the concentrations of 13 fractions of particulate matter (PM) and
their components was assessed. PM was sampled at two points in Katowice (southern …

The study concerns the assessment of the traffic influence on the concentrations of three
particulate matter (PM) fractions and their basic components. The PM samples were …

Clean air is considered to be a basic requirement for human health and well being. Various
chemicals are emitted into the air from both, natural and anthropogenic sources. In spite of …