Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Hyeyoung Sim, Sun-Jin Yun
Summary: This study reveals the heterogeneous effects of particulate matter PM10 on photovoltaic power generation (PPG) using quantile regression and including small-scale photovoltaic systems. The results show that the impact of PM10 on PPG is consistent with previous studies and varies across different quantiles. This research contributes to renewable-led municipal energy policy and proposes effective management to improve the reliability of solar energy systems.
SUSTAINABLE ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES AND ASSESSMENTS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Paola Fermo, Begona Artinano, Gianluigi De Gennaro, Antonio Marco Pantaleo, Alessandro Parente, Fiorella Battaglia, Elena Colicino, Gianluca Di Tanna, Andouglas Goncalves da Silva Junior, Igor Gadelha Pereira, Gabriel Santos Garcia, Luiz Marcos Garcia Goncalves, Valeria Comite, Alessandro Miani
Summary: The study tested a commercial system as an air purifier and found that it significantly reduced PM and VOCs concentrations in the air by about 90% and over 50%, respectively.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2021)
Review
Energy & Fuels
Zhe Song, Jia Liu, Hongxing Yang
Summary: Solar photovoltaic (PV) is a promising and highly cost-competitive technology for sustainable power supply, with continuous global growth. However, air pollution and soiling of PV modules prevail worldwide, potentially reducing solar PV power generation significantly. Soiling losses contribute to most of the total power reduction in most regions except in highly polluted areas.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Fei Yao, Paul Palmer
Summary: Reducing PM sources from residential, on-road, and energy sectors is the most effective approach to mitigate PV energy losses caused by PM. Deep cuts in emissions from these sectors can lead to significant increases in PV energy production in China and India.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Hsiang-Lin Yu, Tsang-Jung Chang
Summary: This study proposes a new 3D approach for modeling indoor airborne particulate matter (PM) concentration using cellular automata (CA) framework. By considering four major PM transport mechanisms, the CA approach achieves high accuracy and efficiency in numerical simulations, making it a useful tool for 3D simulations of indoor PM transport and distribution.
BUILDING AND ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Min Young Kim, Yong Gi Jung, Jin Chul Park, Young Kwon Yang
Summary: The study found that forced resuspension is an effective method for reducing deposited particulate matter in indoor environments, with four-way airflow being more effective than one-way airflow. The orientation and velocity of the airflow have an impact on the resuspension and removal efficiency of particulates, with a flow velocity of 5 m/s or higher being necessary to resuspend deposited particulate matter.
JOURNAL OF BUILDING ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Marco Pierro, Richard Perez, Marc Perez, Matteo Giacomo Prina, David Moser, Cristina Cornaro
Summary: This work presents a progressive strategy to achieve 100% penetration of intermittent renewables by transforming them into effectively dispatchable generation sources, displacing conventional generation at minimal cost. The pathway for a full renewable energy transition of the Italian electric mix is delineated based on addressing net load forecast imbalances resulting from renewables' prediction errors.
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Jean C. Rivera-Rios, Taekyu Joo, Masayuki Takeuchi, Thomas M. Orlando, Tracy Bevington, John W. Mathis, Cliffton D. Pert, Brandon A. Tyson, Tyler M. Anderson-Lennert, Joshua A. Smith, Nga Lee Ng
Summary: This study measured particle number and mass concentrations in aircraft cabins during July 2020 in Atlanta, with restaurants having the highest concentrations and in-flight aircraft cabins having the lowest.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
O. T. Huxley, J. Taylor, A. Everard, J. Briggs, K. Tilley, J. Harwood, A. Buckley
Summary: The measurement of near real-time national solar PV electricity output is crucial for managing electricity systems. Currently, national PV output is indirectly measured by upscaling the output from a sample of reference PV systems using an estimate of the national capacity. However, there are uncertainties in these measurements, particularly in the capacity error. To improve accuracy, nations must develop a comprehensive approach to PV system registration and explore alternative methods for estimating PV capacity.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Hari Om Prasad, S. S. Kalikinkar Mahanta, Sreekanth Bojjagani
Summary: This study examines the impact of aerosol pollution on solar power generation in Lucknow, India. Measurements of particle pollution were taken at a commercial site and a background site, with higher concentrations observed at the commercial site. This led to a decrease in power output, with a maximum loss of 17.2% in the commercial area. The findings emphasize the importance of selecting pollution-free sites for solar power stations in urban areas.
ENVIRONMENT DEVELOPMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Iara da C. Souza, Mariana Morozesk, Adrislaine S. Mansano, Vitor A. S. Mendes, Vinicius C. Azevedo, Silvia T. Matsumoto, Michael Elliott, Magdalena Monferran, Daniel A. Wunderlin, Marisa N. Fernandes
Summary: This study examines the composition, size, and dispersion of settleable particulate matter (SePM) in water, revealing high levels of metal elements, especially in areas influenced by the steel and iron industry. Agglomeration of nanoparticles and dissociation in water contribute to water pollution effects from SePM.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Hye Kwan Kong, Dan Ki Yoon, Hye Won Lee, Cheol Min Lee
Summary: The study aimed to determine ventilation conditions for managing indoor air quality during cooking in a typical South Korean residential home. The PM10 and PM2.5 concentrations varied depending on ventilation conditions, but were high when inappropriate methods were used. Using appropriate ventilation conditions is effective in reducing PM10 and PM2.5 generated during cooking.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
T. Faria, V Martins, N. Canha, E. Diapouli, M. Manousakas, P. Fetfatzis, M. Gini, S. M. Almeida
Summary: Particulate matter (PM) pollution is a significant environmental concern due to its negative impact on human health. This study evaluates the daily exposure and inhaled dose of PM chemical compounds by integrating the concentrations measured in the micro-environments (MEs) where children spend most of their time. Results indicate that homes and schools contribute the most to children's daily exposure and inhaled dose. The study also highlights the high contribution of indoor sources to the organic fraction of particles, particularly in schools where mineral elements from dust resuspension and chalk usage stand out. Additionally, outdoor activities result in higher inhalation rates, leading to a higher contribution of outdoor particles to the inhaled dose. Overall, this study emphasizes the importance of indoor air quality in relation to children's exposure and health.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Flavia Matias Oliveira Silva, Eduardo Carlos Alexandrina, Ana Cristina Pardal, Maria Teresa Carvalhos, Elaine Schornobay Lui
Summary: This study aimed to build a mathematical modeling prediction to control air quality around the campus, and the results showed a significant increase in particles during occasional periods, reflecting the association with natural phenomena or emitting sources.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Magdalena Mikrut, Olga Mazuryk, Wojciech Macyk, Rudi van Eldik, Grazyna Stochel
Summary: Polluted air in Krakow, Poland contains high levels of particulate matter (PM), leading to negative health effects such as respiratory infections and cardiovascular disorders. Redox active transition metals in PM can generate reactive oxygen species (ROS) and induce oxidative stress, affecting DNA and other biomolecules. Studies show that cold plasma treatment can remove organic matter from PM samples, revealing inorganic compounds and increasing the production of singlet oxygen.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Meteorology & Atmospheric Sciences
Chaerin Park, Sujong Jeong, Hoonyoung Park, Jung-Hun Woo, Sojung Sim, Jongho Kim, Junghoon Son, Hayoung Park, Yongseung Shin, Jin-ho Shin, Seung-Mi Kwon, Won-young Lee
Summary: A low-cost CO(2)instrument called SNUCO2M was developed to monitor and analyze intra-city CO(2)concentrations over Seoul, Korea, successfully detecting urban CO(2)characteristics and showing potential to replace high-cost sensors.
ASIA-PACIFIC JOURNAL OF ATMOSPHERIC SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Meteorology & Atmospheric Sciences
Xing Chen, Sujong Jeong, Yi Zheng, Hoonyoung Park, Chang-Eui Park, Jaewon Joo, Woosuk Choi, Xuan Chen, Chunmiao Zheng
JOURNAL OF GEOPHYSICAL RESEARCH-ATMOSPHERES
(2020)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Chang-Eui Park, Sujong Jeong, Luke J. Harrington, Myong-In Lee, Chunmiao Zheng
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2020)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jaewon Joo, Sujong Jeong, Chunmiao Zheng, Chang-Eui Park, Hoonyoung Park, Hyungjun Kim
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2020)
Editorial Material
Biodiversity Conservation
Sujong Jeong, Hayoung Park
Summary: The large-scale global analysis showed that the relationship between growing season solar-induced chlorophyll fluorescence (SIF) and gross primary productivity (GPP) varied greatly, with higher values in wet-and-cold climate regions and lower values in hot-and-dry climate regions, primarily influenced by moisture availability.
GLOBAL CHANGE BIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yulin Yan, Sujong Jeong, Chang-Eui Park, Nathaniel D. Mueller, Shilong Piao, Hoonyoung Park, Jaewon Joo, Xing Chen, Xuhui Wang, Junguo Liu, Chunmiao Zheng
Summary: The study found that both extreme heat and cold are significantly reducing tea yields in China, with cold extremes currently affecting more than half of the tea production in the country. However, predictions show that climate change may have a positive net impact on tea yield in the near future, especially in northern regions, but new areas in southern China may face yield reductions due to intensified heat extremes.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Hayoung Park, Sujong Jeong, Hoonyoung Park, Lev D. Labzovskii, Kevin W. Bowman
Summary: Developing cities show a faster increase in emission ratios, attributed to low combustion efficiency and less stringent pollution control measures. Effective pollution control measures are crucial for the management of air quality in developing cities.
REMOTE SENSING OF ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Meteorology & Atmospheric Sciences
Dong Yeong Chang, Sujong Jeong, Eunsil Oh, Sojung Sim, Yein Kim, Chaerin Park, Hayoung Park, Jongho Kim, Jongmin Kim, Jin-Soo Park, Hyunjae Kim, Jin-Soo Choi
Summary: This study detected high levels of methane emissions outside metropolitan areas, identified emission sources using a particle dispersion model, and found hotspots associated with intensive pig farm areas and industrial complexes. Current estimates of methane emissions may be underestimated, highlighting the need to pay more attention to methane leaks from unknown emission sources.
ASIA-PACIFIC JOURNAL OF ATMOSPHERIC SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Chang-Eui Park, Sujong Jeong
Summary: Population aging can have variable impacts on elderly exposure to intensified heat hazards depending on the climate and population structure. In countries with a high percentage of youth population like China, India, and Brazil, aging will significantly increase the elderly's exposure to intensified UHSs. On the other hand, the impact of aging on exposure is negligible in aged societies like the United States and Europe.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Hayoung Park, Sujong Jeong, Hoonyoung Park, Yeonsoo Kim, Chaerin Park, Sojung Sim, Jongho Kim, Jinsoo Park, HyunJae Kim, JinSoo Choi
Summary: Cities are major contributors to climate change. Aircraft measurements and ratio analyses provide effective ways to understand anthropogenic emissions in urban areas.
ACS EARTH AND SPACE CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Xu Lian, Sujong Jeong, Chang-Eui Park, Hao Xu, Laurent Z. X. Li, Tao Wang, Pierre Gentine, Josep Penuelas, Shilong Piao
Summary: The seasonal greening of Northern Hemisphere ecosystems, due to extended growing periods and enhanced photosynthetic activity, modifies near-surface warming by perturbing land-atmosphere energy exchanges. Summer greening effectively dampens NH warming by enhancing evapotranspiration, while spring and autumn greening results in minor temperature changes.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Yuanchao Fan, Jerry Tjiputra, Helene Muri, Danica Lombardozzi, Chang-Eui Park, Shengjun Wu, David Keith
Summary: The study reveals that three solar geoengineering methods and emissions reduction have different impacts on global crop yields, but all provide significant cooling benefits. In the coming decades, global crop yields are projected to increase by around 10% under solar geoengineering and decrease by 5% under emissions reduction.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Hayoung Park, Sujong Jeong, Ja-Ho Koo, Sojung Sim, Yeon Bae, Yeonsoo Kim, Chaerin Park, Jeongyeon Bang
Summary: Social restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic in Seoul led to a decrease in human activities, resulting in improvements in urban air quality, particularly a decrease in CO and NO2 concentrations. Despite an increase in background CO2 concentration, the urban contributions of CO2 declined, showing the potential for cities with high emissions to reduce urban CO2 enhancements and air pollutant concentrations.
AEROSOL AND AIR QUALITY RESEARCH
(2021)