| Description |
1 online resource (xviii, 387 pages) : illustrations, portraits |
| Series |
Issues in environmental science and technology ; 42 |
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Issues in environmental science and technology ; 42.
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| Contents |
Emissions of Primary Particulate Matter / M. Guevara -- Where Did This Particle Come From? Sources of Particle Number and Mass for Human Exposure Estimates / Neil M. Donahue, Laura N. Posner, Daniel M. Westervelt, Zhongju Li, Manish Shrivastava, Albert A. Presto, Ryan C. Sullivan, Peter J. Adams, Spyros N. Pandis and Allen L. Robinson -- Source Apportionment: Principles and Methods / J. G. Watson, J. C. Chow, L.-W. A. Chen, G. Engling and X. L. Wang -- Case Studies of Source Apportionment from North America / Philip K. Hopke -- Case Studies of Source Apportionment and Suggested Measures at Southern European Cities / F. Amato, F. Lucarelli, S. Nava, G. Calzolai, A. Karanasiou, C. Colombi, V. L. Gianelle, C. Alves, D. Custódio, K. Eleftheriadis, E. Diapouli, C. Reche, A. Alastuey, M. C. Minguillón, M. Severi, S. Becagli, T. Nunes, M. Cerqueira, C. Pio, M. Manousakas, T. Maggos, S. Vratolis, R. M. Harrison and X. Querol -- PM10 Source Apportionment in Five North Western European Cities-Outcome of the Joaquin Project / Dennis Mooibroek, Jeroen Staelens, Rebecca Cordell, Pavlos Panteliadis, Tiphaine Delaunay, Ernie Weijers, Jordy Vercauteren, Ronald Hoogerbrugge, Marieke Dijkema, Paul S. Monks and Edward Roekens -- PM2.5 Source Apportionment in China / Mei Zheng, Caiqing Yan and Xiaoying Li -- Case Studies of Source Apportionment from the Indian Sub-continent / Mukesh Khare and Isha Khanna -- Health Effects of Airborne Particles in Relation to Composition, Size and Source / Frank J. Kelly and Julia C. Fussell |
| Summary |
The estimated health impacts and associated economic costs resulting from airborne particulate matter are substantial. Exposure to airborne fine particles ranks highly amongst preventable causes of disease. This book reviews the sources and atmospheric processes affecting airborne particulate matter and consequent impacts upon human health. Examining the latest information on the sources of particles in the atmosphere, both through direct emissions and atmospheric formation, the book also explores the methods which are used to estimate the contributions of different sources to airborne concentrations. Featuring case studies from recent assessments in Europe, the USA, China and India, the book provides a global overview of source apportionment. The health effects are reviewed in the context of the influence of sources, chemical composition and particle size upon relative toxicity. This comprehensive book is an important reference for policymakers and consultants working with pollution and human health, as well as academics working in atmospheric chemistry |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Online resource; title from title details screen (Royal Society of Chemistry, viewed September 15, 2016) |
| Subject |
Air -- Pollution.
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Air -- Pollution -- Physiological effect.
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Atmospheric chemistry.
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Air Pollution
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Particulate Matter -- pharmacology
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Air Pollutants -- adverse effects
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Environmental Exposure -- adverse effects
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air pollution.
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TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Environmental -- General.
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Air -- Pollution
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Air -- Pollution -- Physiological effect
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Atmospheric chemistry
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Harrison, Roy M., 1948- editor.
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Hester, R. E. (Ronald E.), editor.
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Querol, Xavier, ediror
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| ISBN |
9781782626589 |
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1782626581 |
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