- Tytuł:
- Analysis of solid particulate matter suspended in the air of Cordoba, Southwestern Spain
- Autorzy:
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Carinanos, P
Galan, C.
Alcazar, P.
Dominguez, E. - Powiązania:
- https://bibliotekanauki.pl/articles/52071.pdf
- Data publikacji:
- 2007
- Wydawca:
- Instytut Medycyny Wsi
- Tematy:
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urban pollution
Cordoba city
human disease
human health
respiratory disease
pollen grain
aerobiology
air pollution
biological quality
air quality
pollutant
Spain - Opis:
- An analysis was made of solid particulate matter suspended in the air in the city of Cordoba. Particles greater than 10 micra were collected using volumetric particle samplers (Lanzoni VPPS 2000, Bologna, Italy), and analysed by means of aerobiological methods enabling identifi cation of the source of biological particulate material (BPM). Particles smaller than 10 micra were collected using automatic high-volume air samplers. Subsequent analysis showed that traffi c, and particularly diesel engine exhaust emissions, were the main source of non-biological particulate matter (nBPM). The dynamics of airborne BPM and nBPM were also studied over one year: although distribution patterns differed – BPM displaying marked seasonality and non-BPM exhibiting dependence on human activity – the curves ran parallel at certain times of the year. Statistical results point to the possible presence of plant residues on smaller particles. The occurrence of simultaneous peaks in airborne pollen-grain and PM10 counts suggests potential coadjuvant acivity, which may lead to high-risk situations for people with respiratory disease.
- Źródło:
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Annals of Agricultural and Environmental Medicine; 2007, 14, 2
1232-1966 - Pojawia się w:
- Annals of Agricultural and Environmental Medicine
- Dostawca treści:
- Biblioteka Nauki
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