Low-smoke solid fuels pose hidden public health risks via elevated ultrafine particle emissions

Air pollution causes millions of premature deaths worldwide each year, with fine particulate matter (PM2.5) identified as a ...

Microplastics and nanoplastics in urban air originate mainly from tire abrasion, research reveals

Although plastic particles in the air are increasingly coming into focus, knowledge about their distribution and effects is still limited. Chemical analyses from Leipzig now provide details from ...
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Health Risks of Indoor Exposure to Fine Particulate Matter and Practical Mitigation Solutions

This chapter discusses recent scientific literature on the sources of indoor fine particulate matter (PM 2.5) and ultrafine particles (UFPs) in order to provide background information for subsequent ...
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'Particulate matter' from Canadian wildfire smoke triggers Air Quality Alert for most of Tri-State

CINCINNATI — Most of the Tri-State area is under an air quality alert, as smoke from wildfires in Canada makes its way south into the US. "Here in Greater Cincinnati, we are experiencing elevated ...
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How Particle Size and Shape Analysis Enhances Water Quality Testing

Dynamic image analysis enhances water quality testing by providing detailed particle characterization, improving filtration efficiency and treatment processes.
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The Science of Particle Size & Stability in Coatings

I am Dr. Beverly Barnum, a senior application scientist at Bettersize Instruments. I earned my Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry from California State University and later completed a Ph.D. in ...