Dual-wavelength light-scattering technique for selective detection of volcanic ash particles in the presence of water droplets [PDF]
A new method is presented in this paper which analyses the scattered light of individual aerosol particles simultaneously at two different wavelengths in order to retrieve information on the particle type.
Z. Jurányi+4 more
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Use of electrochemical sensors for measurement of air pollution: correcting interference response and validating measurements [PDF]
The environments in which we live, work, and play are subject to enormous variability in air pollutant concentrations. To adequately characterize air quality (AQ), measurements must be fast (real time), scalable, and reliable (with known accuracy ...
E. S. Cross+8 more
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Specifying the light-absorbing properties of aerosol particles in fresh snow samples, collected at the Environmental Research Station Schneefernerhaus (UFS), Zugspitze [PDF]
Atmospheric aerosol particles like mineral dust, volcanic ash and combustion particles can reduce Earth's snow and ice albedo considerably even by very small amounts of deposited particle mass. In this study, a new laboratory method is applied to measure
M. Schnaiter+8 more
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Aerosol arriving on the Caribbean island of Barbados: physical properties and origin [PDF]
The marine aerosol arriving at Barbados (Ragged Point) was characterized during two 3-week long measurement periods in November 2010 and April 2011, in the context of the measurement campaign CARRIBA (Cloud, Aerosol, Radiation and tuRbulence in the ...
H. Wex+17 more
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Effects of cleaning spray use on eyes, airways, and ergonomic load
Background Cleaning workers are exposed to chemicals and high physical workload, commonly resulting in airway problems and pain. In this study the response in the upper airways and the physical workload following airborne and ergonomic exposure of ...
Karin Lovén+8 more
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Counting on chemistry: laboratory evaluation of seed-material-dependent detection efficiencies of ultrafine condensation particle counters [PDF]
Condensation particle counters (CPCs) are crucial instruments for detecting sub-10 nm aerosol particles. Understanding the detection performance of a CPC requires thorough characterization under well-controlled laboratory conditions.
P. J. Wlasits+7 more
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Characterization and first results from LACIS-T: a moist-air wind tunnel to study aerosol–cloud–turbulence interactions [PDF]
The interactions between turbulence and cloud microphysical processes have been investigated primarily through numerical simulation and field measurements over the last 10 years.
D. Niedermeier+6 more
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Background Diesel engine exhaust causes adverse health effects. Meanwhile, the impact of renewable diesel exhaust, such as hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO), on human health is less known. Nineteen healthy volunteers were exposed to HVO exhaust for 3 h in
Louise Gren+16 more
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In this research, a rat model of asthma was created using OVA, and polydatin served as an intervention. By inhibiting ferroautophagy mediated by NCOA4 and averting ferroptosis, polydatin has been demonstrated to reduce asthma. This work presents new ideas for investigating the mechanism of polydatin's ability to alleviate asthma, in addition to ...
Wei Li+5 more
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Altered deposition of inhaled nanoparticles in subjects with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Background Respiratory tract deposition of airborne particles is a key link to understand their health impact. Experimental data are limited for vulnerable groups such as individuals with respiratory diseases.
Jonas K F Jakobsson+6 more
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