Humans are exposed to various complex mixtures of particulate matter (PM) from different
sources. Long-term exposure to high levels of these particulates has been linked to a …

This air synthesis review presents the current state of knowledge on the sources, fates, and
effects for polycyclic aromatic compounds (PACs) and related chemicals released to air in …

When PM 2.5 enters human bodies, the water soluble (WS-PM 2.5) and insoluble
components (WIS-PM 2.5) of PM 2.5 would interact with cells and cause adverse effects …

Exposure to ambient fine particulate matter (PM2. 5) is associated with millions of premature
deaths annually. Oxidative stress through overproduction of reactive oxygen species (ROS) …

Most of the studies on air pollution focus on emissions from fossil fuel burning in urban
centers. However, approximately half of the world's population is exposed to air pollution …

Emissions from burning of biomass in the Amazon region have adverse effects on the
environment and human health. Herein, particulate matter (PM) emitted from biomass …

Oxygenated polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (oxy-PAHs) are a group of environmental
pollutants found in complex mixtures together with PAHs. In contrast to the extensively …

Many industrial sites are polluted by complex mixtures of polycyclic aromatic compounds
(PACs). Besides polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), these mixtures often contain …

Oxygenated polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (OPAHs) are polycyclic aromatic
hydrocarbons (PAHs) functionalized with at least one carbonyl group and are generally …

Background Air pollution is a recognized aggravating factor for pulmonary diseases and has
notably deleterious effects on asthma, bronchitis and pneumonia. Recent studies suggest …