Atmospheric particulate matter size distribution and concentration in West Virginia coal mining and non-mining areas

2014 ◽  
Vol 24 (4) ◽  
pp. 405-411 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laura M Kurth ◽  
Michael McCawley ◽  
Michael Hendryx ◽  
Stephanie Lusk
Keyword(s):  
Particulate Matter ◽  
West Virginia ◽  
Size Distribution ◽  
Coal Mining ◽  
Atmospheric Particulate Matter ◽  
Atmospheric Particulate ◽  
Mining Areas

scholarly journals Mass Concentration and Size-Distribution of Atmospheric Particulate Matter in an Urban Environment

2017 ◽  
Vol 17 (5) ◽  
pp. 1142-1155 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sabrina Rovelli ◽  
Andrea Cattaneo ◽  
Francesca Borghi ◽  
Andrea Spinazzè ◽  
Davide Campagnolo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Particulate Matter ◽  
Urban Environment ◽  
Size Distribution ◽  
Mass Concentration ◽  
Atmospheric Particulate Matter ◽  
Atmospheric Particulate

scholarly journals Particulate Matter and Human Health

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karuna Singh ◽  
Dhananjay Tripathi
Keyword(s):  
Particulate Matter ◽  
Chemical Composition ◽  
Health System ◽  
Human Health ◽  
Size Distribution ◽  
Health Effects ◽  
Atmospheric Particulate Matter ◽  
Anthropogenic Sources ◽  
Atmospheric Particulate

This chapter provides an introduction to particulate matter by discussing various ways of categorisation, characterisation and their health effects. The natural and anthropogenic sources of atmospheric particulate matter are discussed. The chapter also introduces qualitatively some aerosol concepts, such as their chemical composition and size distribution. Some examples are provided to illustrate how particulate matter, despite being microscopic particles, can manifest themselves in the atmosphere. Finally, the various pathways by which particulate matter impacts the health system are reviewed along with their interactions to understand concept behind the PM-associated health effects.

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