Colbeck, Ian and Lazaridis, Mihalis (2010) Aerosols and environmental pollution. Naturwissenschaften, 97 (2). pp. 117-131. DOI https://doi.org/10.1007/s00114-009-0594-x
Colbeck, Ian and Lazaridis, Mihalis (2010) Aerosols and environmental pollution. Naturwissenschaften, 97 (2). pp. 117-131. DOI https://doi.org/10.1007/s00114-009-0594-x
Colbeck, Ian and Lazaridis, Mihalis (2010) Aerosols and environmental pollution. Naturwissenschaften, 97 (2). pp. 117-131. DOI https://doi.org/10.1007/s00114-009-0594-x
Abstract
The number of publications on atmospheric aerosols has dramatically increased in recent years. This review, predominantly from a European perspective, summarizes the current state of knowledge of the role played by aerosols in environmental pollution and, in addition, highlights gaps in our current knowledge. Aerosol particles are ubiquitous in the Earth's atmosphere and are central to many environmental issues; ranging from the Earth's radiative budget to human health. Aerosol size distribution and chemical composition are crucial parameters that determine their dynamics in the atmosphere. Sources of aerosols are both anthropogenic and natural ranging from vehicular emissions to dust resuspension. Ambient concentrations of aerosols are elevated in urban areas with lower values at rural sites. A comprehensive understanding of aerosol ambient characteristics requires a combination of measurements and modeling tools. Legislation for ambient aerosols has been introduced at national and international levels aiming to protect human health and the environment. © 2009 Springer-Verlag.
Item Type: | Article |
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Uncontrolled Keywords: | Aerosols; Particulate matter; Aerosol sources; Particle emissions |
Subjects: | Q Science > QH Natural history > QH301 Biology |
Divisions: | Faculty of Science and Health Faculty of Science and Health > Life Sciences, School of |
SWORD Depositor: | Unnamed user with email elements@essex.ac.uk |
Depositing User: | Unnamed user with email elements@essex.ac.uk |
Date Deposited: | 16 Sep 2011 09:03 |
Last Modified: | 07 Aug 2024 19:40 |
URI: | http://repository.essex.ac.uk/id/eprint/735 |