In the developed world, individuals spend most of their time indoors. Poor Indoor Air Quality
(IAQ) has a wide range of effects on human health. The burden of disease associated with …

Airborne particulate matter poses a serious threat to human health. Exposure to nanosized
(< 0.1 μm), vehicle-derived particulates may be hazardous due to their bioreactivity, their …

Air pollution is a risk factor for cardiovascular and Alzheimer's disease (AD). Iron-rich,
strongly magnetic, combustion-and friction-derived nanoparticles (CFDNPs) are abundant in …

There is increasing interest in the potential of urban rail to reduce the impact of metropolitan
transportation due to its high capacity, reliability and absence of local emissions. However …

Abstract One year sampling (2011–2012) campaign of airborne PM2. 5-bound PAH was
performed in Zaragoza, Spain. A source apportionment of total PAH by Positive Matrix …

This research paper presents a comprehensive review of different types of air pollutants,
their concentration levels, sources contributing to air pollution, health impacts of pollutants …

Source-specific health risks of PM 2.5-bound metals were analyzed for emission control by
integrating source apportionment with health risk assessments of residents affected via …

Sampling campaigns using the same equipment and methodology were conducted to
assess and compare the air quality at three South European subway systems (Barcelona …

The Barcelona subway system comprises eight subway lines, at different depths, with
different tunnel dimensions, station designs and train frequencies. An extensive …

From an environmental perspective, the underground metro system is one of the cleanest
forms of public transportation in urban agglomerations. Current studies report contradicting …