Article
Environmental Sciences
Simoni Da Ros, Katherine Curran
Summary: Understanding the partitioning behavior of SVOCs like phthalates between different materials and air is crucial for assessing human exposure levels and polymer degradation mechanisms. This study presents a new model to describe the distribution of DEP between surfaces and surrounding air based on temperature. By estimating model parameters with experimental data, accurate predictions of partition coefficients were achieved, providing important insights for developing improved mathematical descriptions of degradation mechanisms related to plasticizer loss.
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Wenjuan Wei, Claire Dassonville, Sutharsini Sivanantham, Anthony Gregoire, Fabien Mercier, Barbara Le Bot, Laeticia Malingre, Olivier Ramalho, Mickael Derbez, Corinne Mandin
Summary: The study of SVOC concentrations in 308 nurseries and elementary schools in France revealed that phthalates had the highest concentrations in both air and dust. Other SVOCs, including tributyl phosphate, fluorene, phenanthrene, gamma-HCH, galaxolide, and tonalide, also showed high concentrations in both the air and dust. The results also included theoretical equations to estimate SVOC partitioning between air and settled dust.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jenny Lexen, Maria Bernander, Ian Cotgreave, Patrik L. Andersson
Summary: Studies have shown that human exposure to SVOCs in car cabins is influenced by both air and dust concentrations. It is suggested to broaden the scope of research to include all relevant exposure routes for a more comprehensive assessment of human exposure.
ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Ningrui Liu, Jianping Cao, Jing Huang, Yinping Zhang
Summary: Skin exposure to SVOCs is influenced by the contamination level of clothing and the form of skin-to-clothing contact. Contaminated clothing aggravates exposure while clean clothing reduces exposure. Direct contact between skin and clothing maintains the effects of clothing contamination, while indirect contact weakens these effects.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY LETTERS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Abdoul Salam Issiaka Abdoul Magid, Md Shafiqul Islam, Yali Chen, Liping Weng, Yang Sun, Xingping Chang, Bin Zhou, Jie Ma, Yongtao Li
Summary: This study investigated the competitive adsorption of DBP and DEHP on biochar, finding that DEHP had a significantly higher adsorption capacity than DBP, and oxidized biochar showed higher adsorption capacities than fresh biochar. Competitive adsorption between DEHP and DBP was observed in binary component systems, with DEHP being preferred due to stronger hydrophobic interaction with biochar.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Marta Herrero, Neus Gonzalez, Joaquim Rovira, Montse Marques, Jose Domingo, Marti Nadal
Summary: The study found that formaldehyde is present in some eco-friendly clothing, and the levels are higher than in conventional clothing. However, the formaldehyde levels were still below the legal limits, and the health risks were within acceptable ranges. It is important to note that clothing may contain other toxic substances, and washing clothing before use is a safe practice.
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Ezgi Gulcay-Ozcan, Paul Iacomi, Pedro F. Brantuas, Guillaume Rioland, Guillaume Maurin, Sabine Devautour-Vinot
Summary: This study explores the physisorption-based capture of phthalate esters (PAEs) by metal-organic frameworks (MOFs). Through computational screening and experimental validation, MOF-74(Ni) is identified as an excellent porous material for effectively capturing PAEs. This research reveals the significant potential of MOFs in improving indoor air quality, providing important insights for addressing this issue.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Elise Lorre, Federica Bianchi, Irma Vybernaite-Lubiene, Jovita Mezine, Mindaugas Zilius
Summary: This study investigated the external sources and seasonal variation of eight plasticizers in the Curonian Lagoon, focusing on their partitioning between dissolved and particulate phases. The results were combined with hydrological inputs to estimate the lagoon's role in regulating pollutant transport to the sea. Plasticizers were detected in all samples, with DEHP being the most abundant and mainly associated with particulate matter. DnBP and DiBP were also found, predominantly in the dissolved phase. Meteorological conditions played a significant role in the distribution of PAEs, with high concentrations during the river ice-covered season and heavy rainfall events.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Arash Derakhshan, Huan Shu, Maarten A. C. Broeren, Christian H. Lindh, Robin P. Peeters, Andreas Kortenkamp, Barbara Demeneix, Carl-Gustaf Bornehag, Tim I. M. Korevaar
Summary: The study found that elevated levels of certain phthalate metabolites in maternal urine during pregnancy may be associated with abnormalities in thyroid system markers. These results are in line with findings from experimental studies.
ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Johanna Inhyang Kim, Jung Lee, Kyung-Shin Lee, Young Ah Lee, Choong Ho Shin, Yun-Chul Hong, Bung-Nyun Kim, Youn-Hee Lim
Summary: This study found that exposure to certain phthalate metabolites during pregnancy can lead to increased autistic traits in young children, while exposure to other metabolites during early childhood may result in autistic traits in older school-aged children, especially boys.
ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ying-Jie Zhang, Jia-Liang Guo, Jing-chuan Xue, Cui-Lan Bai, Ying Guo
Summary: Phthalates, commonly used as plasticizers, have metabolites that may impact human health differently across regions, with Asia, America, and Europe showing variations in exposure levels. Urine is the preferred matrix for assessing phthalate exposure, and more accurate molar fractions of metabolites related to ingested compounds should be collected for different populations in epidemiological or pharmacokinetic studies.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Jooah Lee, Jeeyoung Kim, Sabrina Shafi Zinia, Jaehyun Park, Sungho Won, Woo Jin Kim
Summary: Exposure to phthalates during pregnancy has been found to affect the human endocrine system and have negative effects on pregnant women and their children. A study was conducted in a Korean birth cohort to investigate the association between prenatal phthalate exposure and DNA methylation patterns in the cord blood of infants. The results revealed significant associations between phthalate levels and DNA methylation at multiple CpG sites, suggesting that these alterations in DNA methylation may serve as biomarkers of maternal exposure to phthalates and provide insights into the mechanisms of phthalate impact on maternal and neonatal health.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Wei Wu, Liu Cao, Ting-Ting Zheng, Shu-Yu Feng, Guan-Wei Ma, Ying-Ying He, Ping Wu
Summary: This study developed an intervention strategy to reduce pregnant women's exposure to phthalates, incorporating modifications to diet, lifestyle, and environmental factors at different time periods. Results showed significant decreases in certain phthalate metabolites after each intervention, suggesting that written recommendations can effectively reduce phthalate burden during pregnancy.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Oladele A. Oluwayiose, Chelsea Marcho, Haotian Wu, Emily Houle, Stephen A. Krawetz, Alexander Suvorov, Jesse Mager, J. Richard Pilsner
Summary: Preconception exposure to DEHP in male mice resulted in differential DNA methylation in sperm, embryonic, and extra-embryonic tissues, with overlapping changes observed between F0 and F1 generations. The altered transcriptomes at E7.5 in F1 embryos included developmental gene families such as Hox, Gata, and Sox, suggesting DEHP exposure affects gene expression in developing embryos. Gene ontology analyses showed enrichment of developmental processes, highlighting the impact of DEHP exposure on sperm methylome and embryonic development.
ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Article
Reproductive Biology
Genoa R. Warner, Raquel S. Dettogni, Indrani C. Bagchi, Jodi A. Flaws, Jones B. Graceli
Summary: This study reviews the associations between phthalate exposures and dysfunctions of placental development and function, highlighting important gaps in the literature. Overall, the evidence suggests that toxicity to the placenta and maternal-fetal interface is linked to exposure to phthalates. Further research is needed to understand the mechanisms of phthalates in the placenta and to conduct additional human studies with larger sample sizes to assess placental disruption during pregnancy.
REPRODUCTIVE TOXICOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Glenn Morrison, John Cagle, Gauri Date
Summary: This study surveyed window- and door-opening behavior nationwide, finding that frequency and duration of window opening are associated with factors such as income, housing type, climate region, and ethnicity. Different regions and climates also show variations in window-opening behavior.
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Barbara Kolarik, Glenn C. Morrison
Summary: The study found that in a contaminated indoor environment, PCBs can adsorb to fabrics, and washing and drying can effectively remove PCBs from fabrics, with mechanical drying being more effective than air-drying.
Editorial Material
Construction & Building Technology
Jonathan P. D. Abbatt, Glenn C. Morrison, Vicki H. Grassian, Manabu Shiraiwa, Charles J. Weschler, Paul J. Ziemann
Review
Construction & Building Technology
Tunga Salthammer, Glenn C. Morrison
Summary: From a thermodynamic perspective, temperature is clearly defined for ideal physical systems, but in indoor environments, it is influenced by complex factors. Processes such as diffusion, partitioning equilibria, and chemical reactions are greatly affected by temperature, while transport processes are influenced by spatial temperature, momentum, pressure gradients, and indoor material properties. The thermal comfort needs of occupants and building design requirements also play a significant role in indoor environmental conditions.
Editorial Material
Engineering, Environmental
Rima Habre, David C. Dorman, Jonathan Abbatt, William P. Bahnfleth, Ellison Carter, Delphine Farmer, Gillian Gawne-Mittelstaedt, Allen H. Goldstein, Vicki H. Grassian, Glenn Morrison, Jordan Peccia, Dustin Poppendieck, Kimberly A. Prather, Manabu Shiraiwa, Heather M. Stapleton, Meredith Williams, Megan E. Harries
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Gen Pei, Yuan Xuan, Glenn Morrison, Donghyun Rim
Summary: Ozone-initiated oxidation reactions on indoor surfaces have a significant impact on the chemical composition of indoor air and human exposure to air toxins. This study investigates the mechanisms of ozone reactions with realistic indoor surfaces using microscope scanning and detailed Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulation. The results show that the indoor surface topography affects ozone mass transport and uptake, providing insights into indoor chemistry and air quality implications.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Glenn Morrison, Azin Eftekhari, Aixing Fan, Francesca Majluf, Jordan E. Krechmer
Summary: Personal care products can reduce the impact of ozone on the skin, but it hasn't been proven that they can mitigate the effects of air pollution on skin health.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jacqueline Bangma, James McCord, Nathan Giffard, Kate Buckman, Jonathan Petali, Celia Chen, Daniel Amparo, Barbara Turpin, Glenn Morrison, Mark Strynar
Summary: While high-resolution MS is suitable for novel PFAS identification and quantification, low-resolution MS/MS is the more commonly used and affordable approach for routine PFAS monitoring. However, the interference of chemical compounds in the quantitative ion channel hinders the verification of PFPeA and PFBA on low-resolution instrumentation. Adjustments to analytical methods, such as altering LC conditions and using matched internal standards, are recommended to investigate and confirm PFBA and PFPeA detections in both biological and environmental samples.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Kaitlin Urso, William Vizuete, Ryan Moravec, Andrey Khlystov, Alicia Frazier, Glenn Morrison
Summary: In 2019, a study conducted by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment's Air Pollution Control Division found that biogenic VOC emissions in cannabis cultivation facilities vary widely, with the highest emissions occurring during post-harvest activities such as trimming. The dominant terpenes measured in all facilities were beta-myrcene, terpinolene, and D-limonene.
JOURNAL OF THE AIR & WASTE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Glenn Morrison, Ryan Moravec, Zhenduo Yao
Summary: Recent evidence suggests that indoor ozone chemistry products contribute to cardiovascular pathophysiology through the formation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) on indoor surfaces. The yield of condensed-phase ROS on a model indoor surface film exposed to ozone was measured, and it was found that approximately 46% of the consumed ozone formed ROS. These ROS persisted on the surface for several hours and could continue to form even in the absence of ozone.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY LETTERS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Clara M. A. Eichler, Naomi Y. Chang, Elaine A. Cohen Hubal, Daniel E. Amparo, Jiaqi Zhou, Jason D. Surratt, Glenn C. Morrison, Barbara J. Turpin
Summary: During the Indoor PFAS Assessment (IPA) Campaign, concentrations of nine neutral PFAS were measured in air and cotton cloth in 11 homes in North Carolina. The study found that fluorotelomer alcohols were the dominant species in indoor air, while perfluorooctane sulfonamidoethanols accumulated most significantly in cloth. Cloth-air partition coefficients were derived for different PFAS and were positively correlated with the octanol-air partition coefficient. Temperature was found to have the greatest effect on PFAS accumulation.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Lisa Ernle, Nijing Wang, Gabriel Bekoe, Glenn Morrison, Pawel Wargocki, Charles J. J. Weschler, Jonathan Williams
Summary: Proton transfer reaction-mass spectrometry (PTR-MS) is commonly used for monitoring volatile organic compounds in indoor and outdoor environments. However, the use of mass-to-charge ratio m/z 69.07 as an indicator of indoor isoprene can be affected by the presence of aldehydes, especially when ozone levels are high.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE-ATMOSPHERES
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Stephanie C. Hammel, Azin Eftekhari, Clara M. A. Eichler, Chih-Wei Liu, Leena A. Nylander-French, Lawrence S. Engel, Kun Lu, Glenn C. Morrison
Summary: This pilot study suggests that wearing precleaned clothing can significantly reduce environmental exposure to phthalates and phthalate alternatives. The transdermal uptake of semivolatile organic compounds is influenced by everyday clothing.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Pascale S. J. Lakey, Andreas Zuend, Glenn C. Morrison, Thomas Berkemeier, Jake Wilson, Caleb Arata, Allen H. Goldstein, Kevin R. Wilson, Nijing Wang, Jonathan Williams, Jonathan P. D. Abbatt, Manabu Shiraiwa
Summary: Studies have shown that the reaction of squalene with ozone can produce various products, and the yield depends on relative humidity. A new mechanism has been developed to simulate these reactions and control the concentrations of different products accordingly. Increasing relative humidity significantly impacts the concentrations of various products.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE-ATMOSPHERES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Glenn C. Morrison, Azin Eftekhari, Pascale S. J. Lakey, Manabu Shiraiwa, Bryan E. Cummings, Michael S. Waring, Brent Williams
Summary: Field studies suggest that indoor sources of reactive oxygen species (ROS) contribute to measured ROS on particulate matter (PM) in indoor air. This study supports the hypothesis that ozone-induced formation of organic peroxides (OPX) on indoor surfaces, and subsequent partitioning to aerosols, is sufficient to explain field observations.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE-PROCESSES & IMPACTS
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Muhammad Waqas, Majid Nazeer, Man Sing Wong, Wu Shaolin, Li Hon, Joon Heo
Summary: The socio-economic restriction measures implemented in the United States have significantly reduced nitrogen dioxide (NO2) emissions. The study highlights the impact of factors such as human mobility, population density, income, climate, and stationary sources on the reduction of NO2 at different stations. The research emphasizes the scientific impacts of the NO2 reduction and income inequality revealed by the pandemic on air quality and health disparities.
ATMOSPHERIC ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Guorui Zhi, Jinhong Du, Aizhong Chen, Wenjing Jin, Na Ying, Zhihui Huang, Peng Xu, Di Wang, Jinghua Ma, Yuzhe Zhang, Jiabao Qu, Hao Zhang, Li Yang, Zhanyun Ma, Yanjun Ren, Hongyan Dang, Jianglong Cui, Pengchuan Lin, Zhuoshi He, Jinmin Zhao, Shuo Qi, Weiqi Zhang, Wenjuan Zhao, Yingxin Li, Qian Liu, Chen Zhao, Yi Tang, Peng Wei, Jingxu Wang, Zhen Song, Yao Kong, Xiangzhe Zhu, Yi Shen, Tianning Zhang, Yangxi Chu, Xinmin Zhang, Jiafeng Fu, Qingxian Gao, Jingnan Hu, Zhigang Xue
Summary: An comprehensive emission inventory for China in 2019, which includes both air pollutants and greenhouse gases, was developed in this study. The inventory utilizes existing frameworks and data to provide comparable emissions data and demonstrates the relationship between emissions and economic development.
ATMOSPHERIC ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
I-Ting Ku, Yong Zhou, Arsineh Hecobian, Katherine Benedict, Brent Buck, Emily Lachenmayer, Bryan Terry, Morgan Frazier, Jie Zhang, Da Pan, Lena Low, Amy Sullivan, Jeffrey L. Collett Jr
Summary: Unconventional oil and natural gas development (UOGD) in the United States has expanded rapidly in recent decades, raising concerns about its impact on air quality. This study conducted extensive air monitoring during the development of several large well pads in Broomfield, Colorado, providing a unique opportunity to examine changes in local air toxics and VOC concentrations during well drilling and completions and production. The study identified significant increases in VOC concentrations during drilling operations, highlighting the importance of emissions from synthetic drilling mud. The findings suggest opportunities to mitigate emissions during UOGD operations.
ATMOSPHERIC ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Puji Lestari, Akbar R. Tasrifani, Wiranda I. Suri, Martin J. Wooster, Mark J. Grosvenor, Yusuke Fujii, Vissia Ardiyani, Elisa Carboni, Gareth Thomas
Summary: This study developed field emission factors for various pollutants in peatland fires and estimated the total emissions. Gas samples were collected using an analyzer, while particulate samples were collected using air samplers. The study found significant emissions of CO2, CO, PM2.5, carbon aerosols, water-soluble ions, and elements from the fires in Central Kalimantan, Indonesia in 2019.
ATMOSPHERIC ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ligang Li, Yuyu Chen, Lu Fan, Dong Sun, Hu He, Yongshou Dai, Yong Wan, Fangfang Chen
Summary: A high-precision retrieval method based on a deep convolutional neural network and satellite remote sensing data is proposed to obtain accurate methane vertical profiles.
ATMOSPHERIC ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Hyung Joo Lee, Toshihiro Kuwayama, Michael Fitzgibbon
Summary: This study investigated the changes in nitrogen dioxide (NO2) air pollution levels and their disparities in California, U.S. during the pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The results showed a decrease in NO2 concentrations, especially in urban and high-traffic areas. However, socially vulnerable populations still experienced higher levels of NO2 exposure. The study suggests that reducing NO2 disparities, particularly racial inequity, can be achieved through continued regulatory actions targeting traffic-related NOx emissions.
ATMOSPHERIC ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Maria Chiara Pietrogrande, Beatrice Biffi, Cristina Colombi, Eleonora Cuccia, Umberto Dal Santo, Luisa Romanato
Summary: This study investigates the chemical composition and oxidative potential of PM10 particles in the Po Valley, Italy, and demonstrates the impact of high levels of atmosphere ammonia. The rural area had significantly higher ammonia concentrations compared to the urban site, resulting in higher levels of secondary inorganic aerosol. Although the SIA components did not contribute significantly to the PM10 oxidative reactivity, they were correlated with the oxidative potential measurements. This suggests that the contribution of SIA to PM oxidative toxicity cannot be ignored.
ATMOSPHERIC ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Natalie Allen, Jan Gacnik, Sarrah M. Dunham-Cheatham, Mae Sexauer Gustin
Summary: Accurate measurement of atmospheric reactive mercury is challenging due to its reactivity and low concentrations. The University of Nevada, Reno Reactive Mercury Active System (RMAS) has been shown to be more accurate than the industry standard, but has limitations including long time resolution and sampling biases. Increasing the sampling flow rate negatively affected RM concentrations, but did not impact the chemical composition of RM captured on membranes.
ATMOSPHERIC ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Chin-Yu Hsu, Wei-Ting Hsu, Ching-Yi Mou, Pei-Yi Wong, Chih-Da Wu, Yu-Cheng Chen
Summary: This study estimated the daily exposure concentrations of PM2.5 for elderly individuals residing in different regions of Taiwan using land use regression with machine learning (LUR_ML) and microenvironmental exposure (ME) models. The accuracy of the models varied across regions, with the ME models exhibiting higher predictions and lower biases. The use of region-specific microenvironmental measurements in the ME model showed potential for accurate prediction of personal PM2.5 exposure.
ATMOSPHERIC ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xiaohan Si, Kerrie Mengersen, Chuchu Ye, Wenbiao Hu
Summary: This study found that there is an interactive effect between air pollutants and weather factors, which significantly affects influenza transmission. Future research should consider the interactive effects between pollutants and temperature or humidity to evaluate the environment-influenza association.
ATMOSPHERIC ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Luxi Xu, Ruijun Xu, Yunshao Ye, Rui Wang, Jing Wei, Chunxiang Shi, Qiaoxuan Lin, Ziquan Lv, Suli Huang, Qi Tian, Yuewei Liu
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the impact of ambient air pollution on hospital admissions for angina. The results showed that exposure to ambient particulate matter, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, carbon monoxide, and ozone are associated with an increased risk of hospital admissions for angina. The association with nitrogen dioxide exposure was found to be the strongest.
ATMOSPHERIC ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xinyu Yu, Man Sing Wong, Majid Nazeer, Zhengqiang Li, Coco Yin Tung Kwok
Summary: This study proposes a novel method to address the challenge of missing values in satellite-derived AOD products and creates a comprehensive daily AOD dataset for the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. By reconstructing missing values and developing a new model, the derived dataset outperforms existing products and agrees well with ground-based observations. Additionally, the dataset exhibits consistent temporal patterns and more spatial details.
ATMOSPHERIC ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yidan Zhang, Yifan Xu, Bo Peng, Wu Chen, Xiaoyu Cui, Tianle Zhang, Xi Chen, Yuan Yao, Mingjin Wang, Junyi Liu, Mei Zheng, Tong Zhu
Summary: This study developed a sensitive method to measure the metallic components of atmospheric fine particulate matter (PM2.5) and compared the results with different analysis methods. The concentrations of metallic components in personal PM2.5 samples were found to be significantly different from corresponding fixed-site samples. Personal sampling can reduce exposure misclassifications, and measuring metallic components is useful for exploring health risks and identifying sources of PM2.5.
ATMOSPHERIC ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Jamie Leonard, Lea Ann El Rassi, Mona Abdul Samad, Samantha Prehn, Sanjay K. Mohanty
Summary: Increasing concentrations of microplastics in the Earth's atmosphere could have adverse effects on ecosystems and human health. The deposition rate of airborne microplastics is influenced by both land use and climate, and a global analysis suggests that climate may have a greater impact on the concentration and deposition rate of microplastics than land use.
ATMOSPHERIC ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Tian Zhou, Xiaowen Zhou, Zining Yang, Carmen Cordoba-Jabonero, Yufei Wang, Zhongwei Huang, Pengbo Da, Qiju Luo, Zhijuan Zhang, Jinsen Shi, Jianrong Bi, Hocine Alikhodja
Summary: This study investigated the long-range transport and effects of North African and Middle Eastern dust in East Asia using lidar observations and model simulations. The results showed that the dust originated from multiple sources and had a long transport time. The vertical distribution of the dust was found to be crucial for assessing its impacts.
ATMOSPHERIC ENVIRONMENT
(2024)