Spatiotemporal Analysis and Physicochemical Profiling of PM10 and PM2.5 in Slovenia DOI Creative Commons

Maja Ivanovski,

Ivan Anžel, Darko Goričanec

et al.

Atmosphere, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 16(5), P. 540 - 540

Published: May 2, 2025

Particulate matter (PM10 and PM2.5) is a key contributor to urban air pollution poses significant health risks, particularly in densely populated areas. While conventional quality monitoring focuses on particle size concentration, this study emphasizes the importance of understanding chemical composition emission sources for effective management. PM samples were collected between 2019 2022 at two locations Republic Slovenia: traffic-dominated site an industrial area. Annual average PM10 concentrations ranged from 14 34 µg/m3, those PM2.5 9 22 µg/m3. In addition decreasing annual concentrations, notable reduction exceedance days was observed 2022, indicating effectiveness recent improvement measures. Meteorological data statistical models used assess environmental influences variability. Advanced SEM-EDS analysis revealed substantial seasonal spatial differences composition, with elements such as silicon (4.3–28.4%), carbon (13.1–61.7%), trace amounts lead zinc varying across sites types. Mineral dust (Si, Al, Ca, Fe, Mg), originating soil resuspension, construction, Saharan dust, dominant. Combustion-related particles containing C, Pb, Zn, Fe oxides associated vehicle emissions, processes, biomass burning. Secondary aerosols, sulphates nitrates, showed trends, higher summer winter, respectively. The results confirm that levels are driven by complex interactions local weather conditions, dynamics. supports targeted policy measures, regarding residential heating traffic improve quality.

Language: Английский

Plasma-Treated Nanostructured Resistive Gas Sensors: A Review DOI Creative Commons

Mahmoud Torkamani Cheriani,

Ali Mirzaei

Sensors, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 25(7), P. 2307 - 2307

Published: April 5, 2025

Resistive gas sensors are among the most widely used for detection of various gases. In this type sensor, sensing capability is linked to surface properties layer, and accordingly, modification importance improve output. Plasma treatment a promising way modify sensors, mainly by changing amounts oxygen ions, which have central role in reactions. review paper, we focus on plasma features resistive sensors. After an introduction air pollution, toxic gases, main concepts regarding presented. Then, impact characteristics materials discussed. As field interdisciplinary field, believe that present paper will be significant interest researchers with backgrounds who working

Language: Английский

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Spatiotemporal Analysis and Physicochemical Profiling of PM10 and PM2.5 in Slovenia DOI Creative Commons

Maja Ivanovski,

Ivan Anžel, Darko Goričanec

et al.

Atmosphere, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 16(5), P. 540 - 540

Published: May 2, 2025

Particulate matter (PM10 and PM2.5) is a key contributor to urban air pollution poses significant health risks, particularly in densely populated areas. While conventional quality monitoring focuses on particle size concentration, this study emphasizes the importance of understanding chemical composition emission sources for effective management. PM samples were collected between 2019 2022 at two locations Republic Slovenia: traffic-dominated site an industrial area. Annual average PM10 concentrations ranged from 14 34 µg/m3, those PM2.5 9 22 µg/m3. In addition decreasing annual concentrations, notable reduction exceedance days was observed 2022, indicating effectiveness recent improvement measures. Meteorological data statistical models used assess environmental influences variability. Advanced SEM-EDS analysis revealed substantial seasonal spatial differences composition, with elements such as silicon (4.3–28.4%), carbon (13.1–61.7%), trace amounts lead zinc varying across sites types. Mineral dust (Si, Al, Ca, Fe, Mg), originating soil resuspension, construction, Saharan dust, dominant. Combustion-related particles containing C, Pb, Zn, Fe oxides associated vehicle emissions, processes, biomass burning. Secondary aerosols, sulphates nitrates, showed trends, higher summer winter, respectively. The results confirm that levels are driven by complex interactions local weather conditions, dynamics. supports targeted policy measures, regarding residential heating traffic improve quality.

Language: Английский

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