We review and synthesize the current state of knowledge regarding acid deposition and its
environmental effects across Asia. The extent and magnitude of acid deposition in Asia …

Seventy-six rain samples from forty-seven rain events and TSP aerosol samples throughout
the entire year of 2005 were collected in Shanghai, China. The annual mean pH in rain was …

Rainwater is one of the most important parts of water resources and aerosols. The content of
chemical elements in rainwater influences air quality significantly. It is extremely important …

Water scarcity and pollution have long been a reality throughout much of the world's arid
zones where the availability of water of suitable quality has a direct impact on growth and …

A comprehensive study on the chemical compositions of rainwater was carried out from Jan.
to Dec. in 2008 in Chengdu, a city located on the acid rain control zone of southwest China …

Daily observations of hazardous trace metal concentrations in aerosols in Beijing, China
were made in the period from 2001 to 2006. We considered coal combustion as a major …

Understanding the trend of chemical composition of precipitation is of great importance for
air pollution control strategies in Northern China. A comprehensive study on the long-term …

South China is one of the major regions suffering from acid rain in the world, especially for
its urban environments. However, long-term and comprehensive studies on rainwater …

Major ion concentrations and Sr isotope ratios (87Sr/86Sr) were measured in rainwater
samples collected at an urban site in Beijing over a period of one year. The pH value and …

Major ions, pH and electric conductivity (EC) in rainwater samples collected from June 2011
to July 2012 were analyzed to evaluate chemical characteristics and source apportionment …