Ambient air pollution is a leading environmental risk factor and its broad spectrum of
adverse health effects includes a decrease in lung function. Socioeconomic status (SES) is …

Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) were assessed in 65 atmospheric particulate
matter (PM 10) samples collected at a coastal urban area of Southwest Atlantic Europe …

As a new type of aftertreatment technology, non-thermal plasma (NTP) can effectively
decompose the particulate matter (PM) deposited in diesel particulate filters (DPFs). In this …

Background Traffic-related air pollution (TRAP) exposure causes adverse effects on
wellbeing and quality of life, which can be studied non-invasively using self-reported …

Toxicity of metal nanoparticles (NPs) are closely associated with increasing intracellular
reactive oxygen species (ROS) and the levels of pro-inflammatory mediators. However, NP …

Rationale: Outdoor air pollution contributes to asthma development and exacerbations, yet
its effects on airway pathology have not been defined in children. Objectives: To explore the …

Background Biodiesel, a renewable diesel fuel that can be created from almost any natural
fat or oil, is promoted as a greener and healthier alternative to commercial mineral diesel …

nitropyrene (1-NP) is widespread in the environment, as a typical nitrated polycyclic
aromatic hydrocarbon. The purpose of this research was to explore the effects of gestational …

Exposure to atmospheric particulate matter (PM) associated pollutants is a global concern
due to the risk posed in human health after inhalation. In this study, a simple and sensitive …

Monitoring the filtration efficiency of the diesel particulate filter (DPF), is a legislative
requirement for minimizing particulate matter (PM) emissions from diesel engines of …