PAH diagnostic ratios for the identification of pollution emission sources

M Tobiszewski, J Namieśnik - Environmental pollution, 2012 - Elsevier
Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) diagnostic ratios have recently come into common
use as a tool for identifying and assessing pollution emission sources. Some diagnostic …

Nitrated polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (nitro-PAHs) in the environment–a review

BAM Bandowe, H Meusel - Science of the total environment, 2017 - Elsevier
Nitrated polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (nitro-PAHs) are derivatives of PAHs with at least
one nitro-functional group (-NO 2) on the aromatic ring. The toxic effects of several nitro …

Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon derivatives in airborne particulate matter: sources, analysis and toxicity

I Abbas, G Badran, A Verdin, F Ledoux… - Environmental …, 2018 - Springer
Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are worldwide pollutants produced mainly during
incomplete combustion and pyrolysis of organic substances. PAH derivatives are …

Lung cancer risk from PAHs emitted from biomass combustion

DΑ Sarigiannis, SP Karakitsios, D Zikopoulos… - Environmental …, 2015 - Elsevier
This study deals with the assessment of the cancer risk attributable to PAH exposure,
attributable to the increased use of biomass for space heating in Greece in the winter of …

Characterization and Risk Assessment of Atmospheric PM2.5 and PM10 Particulate-Bound PAHs and NPAHs in Rwanda, Central-East Africa

E Kalisa, EG Nagato, E Bizuru, KC Lee… - … science & technology, 2018 - ACS Publications
Exposure to airborne particulates is estimated as the largest cause of premature human
mortality worldwide and is of particular concern in sub-Saharan Africa where emissions are …

Seasonal variation and source apportionment of organic and inorganic compounds in PM2. 5 and PM10 particulates in Beijing, China

X Li, Y Wang, X Guo, Y Wang - Journal of Environmental Sciences, 2013 - Elsevier
The distribution and source of the solvent-extractable organic and inorganic components in
PM2. 5 (aerodynamics equivalent diameter below 2.5 microns), and PM10 (aerodynamics …

Chemical and biological components of urban aerosols in Africa: current status and knowledge gaps

E Kalisa, S Archer, E Nagato, E Bizuru, K Lee… - International journal of …, 2019 - mdpi.com
Aerosolized particulate matter (PM) is a complex mixture that has been recognized as the
greatest cause of premature human mortality in low-and middle-income countries. Its toxicity …

Chemical composition and size distribution of airborne particulate matters in Beijing during the 2008 Olympics

X Li, L Wang, Y Wang, T Wen, Y Yang, Y Zhao… - Atmospheric …, 2012 - Elsevier
Size-segregated aerosol samples were collected daily in Beijing from 1 Jun. to 20 Sep.
during the Beijing Olympic Games in 2008 to investigate aerosol concentrations, particle …

Organic composition of size segregated atmospheric particulate matter, during summer and winter sampling campaigns at representative sites in Madrid, Spain

F Mirante, C Alves, C Pio, O Pindado, R Perez… - Atmospheric …, 2013 - Elsevier
Madrid, the largest city of Spain, has some and unique air pollution problems, such as
emissions from residential coal burning, a huge vehicle fleet and frequent African dust …

Use of the PAH fingerprints for identifying pollution sources

A Cecinato, E Guerriero, C Balducci, V Muto - Urban Climate, 2014 - Elsevier
Molecular signatures are investigated since long time for source assessment; characteristic
behaviours are sought both in emission and aerosol composition. In this study, particulates …