Particulate matter (PM) is an important player of indoor air quality and a topic of great
interest in terms of public health. Deciphering the complex chemical composition of indoor …

Exposure to atmospheric particulate matter (PM) has been associated with heightened risks
of lung cancer, cardiovascular and respiratory diseases. PM exposure also affects the …

This research investigated the current methods of characterization of ions and metals in
particulate matter pollutants from different emission sources. The study was conducted …

The article presents the Dithiothreitol-based oxidative potential (OP DTT) of PM 2.5 from an
urban site in São Paulo, Brazil, in relation to its chemical composition focused on organic …

This work investigates the absorption properties of soluble brown carbon (BrC), extracted in
methanol and water, from ambient aerosol (PM 10) samples, collected over an urban …

The excitation-emission matrix (EEM) fluorescence spectroscopy was used to characterize
the fluorescence properties of water-soluble organic compounds (WSOCs) in PM 2.5 …

The number of fires in the Brazilian Amazon rainforest has increased in recent years.
Particulate matter emitted from these fires can affect different locations, depending on air …

The applicability of parallel factor analysis (PARAFAC) model for identifying potential
sources of water-soluble brown carbon (BrC) in fine particulate matter (PM 2.5) using …

Water-soluble organic aerosols (OA) are an important component of air particles and one of
the key drivers that impact both climate and human health. Understanding the processes …

Abstract The Weather Research and Forecasting-Chemistry (WRF-Chem) model was used
to develop an operational air quality forecast system for the Metropolitan Area of Lima …