Particulate matter (PM) is a complex, heterogeneous mixture that changes in time and
space. It encompasses many different chemical components and physical characteristics …

Exposure to ambient air particulate matter (PM) is associated with pulmonary and
cardiovascular diseases and cancer. The mechanisms of PM-induced health effects are …

This document presents answers to 24 questions relevant to reviewing European policies on
air pollution and to addressing health aspects of these policies. The answers were …

Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease, which involves a variety of different mediators,
including reactive oxygen species. There is growing awareness that particulate pollutants …

Carbonaceous aerosol, a major component of particulate matter (PM), gases, and vapors in
the atmosphere, has been associated with natural and anthropogenic air pollution, reduced …

The health effects of airborne fine particles are the subject of government regulation and
scientific debate. The aerodynamics of airborne particulate matter, the deposition patterns in …

Detailed knowledge on the effects of air pollutants on human health is a prerequisite for the
development of effective policies to reduce the adverse impact of ambient air pollution. The …

Background—Pollution by particulates has consistently been associated with increased
cardiovascular morbidity and mortality, but a plausible biological basis for this association is …

With the rapid growth of the nanotechnology industry, the need to understand the biological
effects of aerosol exposure has become increasingly important. Featuring contributions by …

Studies conducted over the last decade have well established a direct relationship between
deteriorating human health and diesel engine exhaust. Biodiesel has shown a lot of promise …