Article
Environmental Sciences
H. A. Sheikh, B. A. Maher, A. W. Woods, P. Y. Tung, R. J. Harrison
Summary: This study demonstrates the efficacy of roadside green infrastructure (GI) in improving local air quality by capturing and reducing airborne particulate matter (PM). A recently installed 'tredge' was found to be effective in intercepting and depositing PM, resulting in significant reduction in exposure in a school playground setting. The findings suggest that GI can be a cost-effective mitigation strategy.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Editorial Material
Environmental Sciences
Doug Brugge, Jianghong Li, Wig Zamore
Summary: Particulate matter air pollution is linked to blood inflammatory markers, but the mechanisms through which exposure leads to peripheral inflammation are not well known. We suggest that the NLRP3 inflammasome might be activated by ambient particulate matter, as it is by other particles, and recommend further research into this pathway.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Robert Popek, Beata Fornal-Pieniak, Filip Chylinski, Magdalena Pawelkowicz, Jan Bobrowicz, Dominika Chrzanowska, Natalia Piechota, Arkadiusz Przybysz
Summary: The study found that plants at all layers of urban forests accumulate particulate matter (PM). Herbaceous plants growing along roadsides efficiently accumulate PM, while trees and shrubs accumulate PM that was not deposited on herbaceous plants. As the distance from the road into the forest increases, the PM content on herbaceous plants decreases and the accumulation on trees and shrubs increases. The results demonstrate the important role of meadow vegetation and urban forests in air purification.
Article
Computer Science, Information Systems
Uzair Aslam Bhatti, Yuhuan Yan, Mingquan Zhou, Sajid Ali, Aamir Hussain, Qingsong Huo, Zhaoyuan Yu, Linwang Yuan
Summary: As Pakistan's economy, transportation, and industry develop, environmental pollution has become a prominent issue, with air quality in Lahore exceeding national standards. There is a strong correlation between particulate matter and other pollutants, with future predictions showing an increase in PM2.5 concentration.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Junhui Wu, Yaohua Tian, Yao Wu, Zijing Wang, Yiqun Wu, Tao Wu, Xueying Qin, Mengying Wang, Xiaowen Wang, Jiating Wang, Yonghua Hu
Summary: The study revealed a significant association between PM2.5 levels and outpatient visits for venous thromboembolism in Beijing, with a more pronounced relationship observed during the warm season. Adjusting for temperature at various time lags should be considered when investigating seasonal associations.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yanhu Ji, Bin Liu, Jian Song, Rubing Pan, Jian Cheng, Hong Su, Heng Wang
Summary: This study found a positive correlation between ambient particulate matter (PM), including PM10, PMc, and PM2.5, and the risk of schizophrenia (SCZ) hospital re-admissions in the coastal Chinese city of Qingdao. Stronger associations were observed in males and younger individuals, suggesting the need for active intervention measures to reduce PM exposure and the risk of SCZ hospital re-admissions for these vulnerable subgroups.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Review
Toxicology
Jinjuta Panumasvivat, Wasana Pratchayasakul, Ratana Sapbamrer, Nipon Chattipakorn, Siriporn C. Chattipakorn
Summary: Over the past 30 years, environmental pollution, particularly ambient particulate matter, has significantly affected human health and longevity. Recent studies have demonstrated that exposure to particulate matter directly leads to respiratory system damage, including free radical peroxidation, intercellular calcium regulation imbalance, and inflammation, resulting in respiratory diseases. The respiratory microbiome plays a crucial role in lung immunity and development, and previous research has confirmed its association with chronic respiratory diseases. However, there is still limited knowledge about the changes in the respiratory microbiome in relation to particulate matter exposure and respiratory diseases. Therefore, this review aims to summarize and discuss the existing evidence, from in vivo to clinical studies, regarding the effect of particulate matter exposure on the respiratory microbiome and respiratory diseases.
ARCHIVES OF TOXICOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Megha Chitranshi, Daniel Rui Chen, Peter Kosel, Marc Cahay, Mark Schulz
Summary: A flexible and lightweight carbon nanotube composite air filter for particulate matter removal is proposed. The filter demonstrated high filtration efficiency and hydrophobicity suitable for humid environments.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Chung-Shin Yuan, Ching-Shu Lai, Yu-Lun Tseng, Ping-Chi Hsu, Chieh-Mo Lin, Fu-Jen Cheng
Summary: The study showed that exposure to PM2.5 induced inflammatory signaling and cytokines upregulation in the liver, as well as increased cell proliferation signals. Different exposure groups exhibited distinct biological effects on liver inflammation and cell proliferation.
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zhenyu Liang, Chuming You, Xiao Zhang, Xiaojie Wang, Danxia Xiao, Si He, Fan Wu, Qiong Meng
Summary: This study investigated the association between ALRI and exposure to size-specific particulate matter using different exposure metrics. The adverse effects of particulate matter exposure on ALRI hospitalizations were reconfirmed, and DECH may be a possible alternative exposure indicator for PM2.5 assessment.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Junhui Wu, Hongbo Chen, Ruotong Yang, Huan Yu, Shaomei Shang, Yonghua Hu
Summary: This study finds that short-term exposure to PM2.5 may be associated with exacerbations in psoriasis. Female and older patients appear to be more sensitive to the effects of PM2.5.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Johan N. Sommar, David Segersson, Erin Flanagan, Anna Oudin
Summary: This study aimed to assess the risk of diabetes incidence associated with source-specific air pollution. The results showed that air pollution related to particulate matter (PM10, PM2.5) and traffic emissions was associated with an increased incidence of diabetes. These findings are consistent with the current evidence on traffic pollution as an environmental risk factor for diabetes.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zhuoying Li, Jianjiang Lu, Yanbin Tong, Shanman Li, Feifei He
Summary: Environmental pollution has become a growing concern in China due to rapid economic development. This study analyzed atmospheric particulate matter samples from different cities in Xinjiang, China to understand the spatial distribution of microbial communities. The results showed that environmental factors such as temperature, humidity, and wind speed had a significant impact on microorganisms, while O3 had a negative correlation. Short-range transported air masses had a greater impact on local pollutants and microorganisms.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Kristen M. Rappazzo, Lisa Baxter, Jason D. Sacks, Breanna L. Alman, Geoffrey Colin L. Peterson, Bryan Hubbell, Lucas Neas
Summary: The multi-city epidemiologic study revealed substantial spatial heterogeneity in city-specific mortality risk estimates associated with PM2.5 exposure across the United States. Factors such as PM2.5 composition and sources were identified as potential contributors to this heterogeneity, with only PM2.5 correlation with PM10 and long-term PM2.5 mass concentration explaining approximately 10% of the total variability. This analysis contributes to understanding the complex factors underlying the observed spatial heterogeneity in PM2.5-mortality effect estimates.
ATMOSPHERIC ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Dharitri Gogoi, Abdullah Sazid, Jayanta Bora, Pratibha Deka, Srinivasan Balachandran, Raza R. Hoque
Summary: The study found that households burning biomass emit significantly more particulate matter compared to those using clean LPG fuel, posing greater health risks. Additionally, emission levels varied among different communities and different cooking times of the day. Exposure doses were calculated to be about three times higher in biomass-burning households than in those using clean LPG fuel, with smaller particulates posing higher risks.
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT
(2021)
