• People who inhale particulates with a diameter of 10 micrometers or less (PM10) can develop respiratory problems, so public health officials are anxious to predict how these airborne pollutants are dispersed over time. (usda.gov)
  • The first model was the Wind Erosion Prediction System (WEPS), which was developed by ARS scientists to simulate rates of soil loss, PM10 emissions and other data for specific erosion events. (usda.gov)
  • The team found that the simulated rates produced by MCCM-WEPS generally aligned with the PM10 erosion rates that had been measured from the dust storms and accurately simulated the PM10 dispersion down wind. (usda.gov)
  • The model also suggested that the horizontal transport of PM10 accelerates when wind currents mix and form low pressure systems, which prompts the upward movement of the particulates. (usda.gov)
  • A low pressure system will produce moderate to gusty winds that will potentially cause localized blowing dust in the San Joaquin Valley where soils are potentially very dry - elevating concentrations of particulate matter 10 microns and smaller (PM10). (maderatribune.com)
  • Baghouses, also known as fabric filters or bag filters, are recommended to reduce dust emissions, especially to capture fine dust particles like PM2.5 and PM10. (shi.co.jp)
  • Baghouse or Fabric Filter reduces dust emissions, especially to capture fine particles such as PM2.5 and PM10. (shi.co.jp)
  • Besides temperature and humidity, PM1, PM2.5, PM10 and TSP (total particulate matter) were measured. (aristoteles-consulting.com)
  • In the test, the CleaningCubes achieved a minimum separation efficiency of 78.6 % in winter and 71.4 % in summer for PM10 fine dust. (dlg.org)
  • This includes higher concentrations of harmful substances such as sulfur dioxide (SO2), nitrogen dioxide (NO2), carbon monoxide (CO), volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10). (sgrh.com)
  • Particulates are the most harmful form (other than ultra-fines) of air pollution due to their ability to penetrate deep into the lungs and brain from blood streams, causing health problems such as heart disease, lung disease, and premature death. (wikipedia.org)
  • The potential for blowing dust as a result of anticipated gusty winds has prompted local air pollution officials to issue a health cautionary statement effective through Saturday night for the entire San Joaquin Valley. (maderatribune.com)
  • Exposure to particulate pollution can cause serious health problems, aggravate lung disease, trigger asthma attacks and bronchitis, and increase risk of respiratory infections. (maderatribune.com)
  • But for a long time, the Swabian metropolis held the rather inglorious distinction of having the highest levels of fine dust pollution of any city in Germany. (dlr.de)
  • Despite the seemingly ubiquitous nature of particulate matter and air pollution, you can still take measures to protect yourself and your family. (organicsoul.com)
  • Foliar surfaces as dust and aerosol pollution monitors: An assessment by a mining site. (nih.gov)
  • It uses a particulate matter sensor in the cabin to estimate and provide information about particulate matter pollution in the cabin. (mediapost.com)
  • Air pollution, especially particulate matter (PM), has become one of the most important environmental problems in the world. (aaqr.org)
  • The techniques also included using the UHF waves to dispel pollution from particulate matter measuring only 2.5 microns, known as PM2.5, whose small size - about 30 times smaller than a human hair - allows it to lodge deep in the lungs, damaging the respiratory system. (ndtv.com)
  • A team of scientists, led by King's, say this suggests that particulate pollution from brake wear could be contributing to increased susceptibility to airway infections and other negative effects on respiratory health. (kcl.ac.uk)
  • It is estimated that only 7% of PM 2.5 pollution from traffic comes from tailpipe exhaust fumes at roadside sites - the rest comes from sources such as tyre, clutch and brake wear, as well as the resuspension of road dust. (kcl.ac.uk)
  • Brake dust is the source of approximately 20% of total PM 2.5 traffic pollution. (kcl.ac.uk)
  • Much of the research into the effects of traffic air pollution has focused on the effects of particulates derived from the tailpipe of diesel vehicles, but this new study has investigated if the particulate matter in brake dust has similar effects. (kcl.ac.uk)
  • Health-risk issues are raised concerning inhalation of particulate pollutants that are thought to have potential hazardous effects on the central nervous system. (nih.gov)
  • Generating and using energy in homes, businesses and vehicles, and industrial and farming activity produces pollutants such as sulphur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, particulates, and volatile organic compounds. (parliament.uk)
  • Sorbents injected before the baghouse mix with fly ash and settle on the filter bags, creating a dust layer and significantly extending the contact between the pollutants and the sorbent. (shi.co.jp)
  • DLR's ZEDU test car, a world first, aims to eliminate these pollutants using an innovative braking system and a redesigned wheel housing. (dlr.de)
  • Because of this, the World Health Organization has argued that "ambient [outdoor air] particulate matter per se is considered responsible for the health effects seen in the large multi-city epidemiological studies relating ambient PM to mortality and morbidity… In the Six Cities and ACS [American Cancer Society] cohort studies, PM but not gaseous pollutants with the exception of sulfur dioxide was associated with mortality. (organicsoul.com)
  • The EPA stresses the importance of awareness concerning radon, a radioactive gas that is emitted through the ground and creeps indoors through cracks, second hand smoke, combustion pollutants, molds, and volatile organic compounds like those found in paint thinners and cleaning supplies, and other asthma triggers such as dander and dust mites. (organicsoul.com)
  • When done properly, air sealing and insulating your home reduces the risk of mold and rot, prevents dust and pollutants from entering your home, controls humidity levels, and helps your heating, cooling, and ventilation systems work as intended. (ny.gov)
  • An industrial air quality monitoring system is used to monitor (or) measure the pollutants contamination level in the air, also known as "criteria air pollutants. (arizton.com)
  • In the context of indoor air quality, IoT devices can monitor air pollutants, regulate ventilation systems, and provide real-time data for analysis. (iotapplicationshub.com)
  • Fugitive dust emissions are caused by disturbing and moving soils, blowing dust from moving vehicles, and other activities (Ringen, Seegal et al. (cdc.gov)
  • APC Technologies, Inc.'s Ultra High-Efficiency Filter (UHF®) systems use a special design for both solid particulate and liquid/mist control including smoke, oil mist, condensed hydrocarbon fumes, haze, heavy metals, dust, and bacteria emissions with control efficiency of up to and in excess of 99% including sub-micron size particulate. (apctechnologies.net)
  • CIRS will measure infrared emissions from atmospheres, rings and surfaces in the vast Saturn system to determine their composition, temperatures and thermal properties. (esa.int)
  • Companies have an obligation to control dust emissions in order to protect their workforce and local populations as well as the structures (paved and unpaved roads, buildings, parking lots) near their facilities. (ino.ca)
  • To control dust emissions, companies must install ventilation systems, water cannons and scrubbers. (ino.ca)
  • They also seek to adapt their work processes to reduce dust emissions. (ino.ca)
  • Sensors installed at ground level are not always well suited to estimating particulate emissions from extraction and manufacturing operations, which represents an additional challenge. (ino.ca)
  • So why not opt for a precision instrument designed specifically to measure dust emissions reliably and accurately? (ino.ca)
  • It affords a comprehensive picture of dust emissions in a given production situation to help businesses identify the most appropriate dust suppression methods. (ino.ca)
  • INO helps Canadian companies develop and commercialize optics and photonics solutions that enable them to solve complex problems such as controlling dust emissions. (ino.ca)
  • In our advances towards zero-emission mobility, the focus has been on how to replace the internal combustion engine as a propulsion system in order to drastically reduce emissions of the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide. (dlr.de)
  • Emissions such as particulate matter and microplastics generated from brake and tyre abrasion will then come into focus. (dlr.de)
  • However, global issues like global warming and climate change are worsening due to industrial emissions, which have directly induced the growth rate for air quality systems. (arizton.com)
  • The ZHAW Centre for Aviation includes a State-of-the-are aircraft engine emissions measurement system named The Swiss Mobile Aircraft Emission Measurement System ( SMARTEMIS ). (psi.ch)
  • A MANN-FILTER cabin air filter can separate tiny particulates almost 100% - the damaging micro-organisms contained in pollen, exhaust fumes, smoke, fossil fuel emissions and gas droplets. (mann-filter.com)
  • Environmental sampling was conducted and medical examinations administered to workers at the Kaiser Aluminum and Chemical Corporation (SIC-3334) in Ravenswood, West Virginia on July 8-11, 1974, and August 26, 1974 to determine employee exposure to toxic concentrations of dust, particulate polycyclic organic matter (PPOM), and benzo(a)pyrene (50328) (BaP). (cdc.gov)
  • A study suggesting that laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy measurements coupled with partial least squares modeling results could be a method for rapidly analyzing diesel particulate matter concentrations. (cdc.gov)
  • To protect mine workers, local residents, and nearby structures, governments have implemented regulations that limit the concentrations of particulate matter that are permitted. (ino.ca)
  • Often, company dust management plans require them to measure particulate matter concentrations in the air. (ino.ca)
  • Test results showed that DPM and respirable dust concentrations were reduced by more than 90% when the cabs were properly sealed. (cdc.gov)
  • On Friday evening (2022-12-16), particulate matter concentrations went up sharply from 17:00 in the evening (in Amstelveen). (aristoteles-consulting.com)
  • The brain is presented as a direct target of particulate matter (PM) exposure because of the nose-to-brain pathway involvement. (nih.gov)
  • The main cause of contamination in nuclear occupational activities is related to exposure to aerosols containing radionuclides, particularly uranium dust. (nih.gov)
  • Exposure to the subway dust triggered transient lung inflammation in the mice and increased levels of several substances produced by the immune system that might cause tissue damage. (phys.org)
  • An effective technique to minimize miners' respirable dust and diesel exposure on mobile mining equipment is to place mine operators in enclosed cabs with designed filtration and pressurization systems. (cdc.gov)
  • Where conditions warrant, people with heart or lung disease should follow their doctors' advice for dealing with episodes of particulate exposure. (maderatribune.com)
  • In many cases, this is more often seen in long-term exposure to particulate matter. (organicsoul.com)
  • In a number of cohort studies , researchers have found that both short and long-term exposure to particulate matter has led to poorer respiratory health, as well as the difficulty both impose of resolving previous exposure. (organicsoul.com)
  • With heat pumps, there's no combustion of fossil fuels (like oil, propane, or natural gas) or fuel storage in your home, reducing exposure to carbon monoxide and particulate matter. (ny.gov)
  • The side effects of inhaling polyurethane dust are not entirely unique, as similar effects have been documented for exposure to a variety of particulate matter [dust]. (sentryair.com)
  • Worryingly, this means that brake dust could be contributing to what I call 'London throat' - the constant froggy feeling and string of coughs and colds that city dwellers endure - and more serious infections like pneumonia or bronchitis which we already know to be influenced by diesel exhaust exposure. (kcl.ac.uk)
  • Any factory dust that is too fine for the ScrubX enters a second-stage filter that has more UVC lamps and a 0.1-micron ultra HEPA filter, which Novatec says removes dust and small pathogens, including coronavirus. (plasticsnews.com)
  • High-efficiency particulate air (HEPA)-type filters are typically used because they are highly efficient at capturing all types and sizes of particles, including those in the submicron range such as diesel particulate matter (DPM). (cdc.gov)
  • Some Teslas also have a HEPA filter and an air filtration system with a setting called Bioweapon Defense Mode that is inspired by air filtration systems used in hospitals, clean rooms and the aerospace industry. (mediapost.com)
  • Carbon spectra of soot (red in the figure below) organic matter (green) emitted from an aircraft engine, and spectra of mixed organic-iron particles (blue) shown below, demonstrate that different types of matter have distinctive peaks in X-ray absorption allowing for clear identification. (psi.ch)
  • As well as removing up to 95% of soot, dust and other particulate matter, our advanced CUK filters also feature an activated carbon layer . (mann-filter.com)
  • However, in laboratory tests, minimum efficiency reporting value (MERV) 16 filters have proven to be highly efficient for capturing DPM and respirable dust. (cdc.gov)
  • Multiple studies have been done regarding potential health effects of respirable dust. (sentryair.com)
  • Like all particles, their aerodynamic diameters determine if and for how long they remain airborne, their likelihood of being inhaled, and their site of deposition in the respiratory system [respirable dust]. (sentryair.com)
  • For the most part this encompasses respirable dust not considered to be a human carcinogen. (sentryair.com)
  • With the increased demand for coal to meet the nation's energy needs, many of the health and safety problems associated with mining will be increased such as noise levels, methane gas levels, respirable dust levels etc. (nih.gov)
  • But even if you don't care what happens to your shop floor, you don't want dead tree particulate matter in your lungs. (hackaday.com)
  • Dust produced by subway trains could potentially damage the lungs when inhaled. (phys.org)
  • Subway trains produce airborne dust particles that could damage the lungs of commuters, scientists in France are reporting in a study of the Paris subway system scheduled for the October issue of ACS' Chemical Research in Toxicology . (phys.org)
  • The ultimate disaster for the major trauma patient is multiple organ systems failure, in which one sees a domino effect, the kidneys fail, the lungs, the liver, and so forth. (medscape.com)
  • When particulate matter is breathed in, it can irritate and damage the lungs, causing breathing problems. (immuneweb.org)
  • Particulate matter suspended in the air from these events can irritate the bronchial passages and lungs. (eponline.com)
  • Indoor particulate matter produced by wood-burning or pellet stoves, fuel-burning combustion appliances, smoking, cooking, building materials that release VOCs, household cleaners, poorly maintained HVAC systems, and pet dander. (metone.com)
  • Some particulates occur naturally, originating from volcanoes, dust storms, forest and grassland fires, living vegetation and sea spray. (wikipedia.org)
  • The south-eastern Mediterranean region is affected by frequent and often severe desert dust storms (DDS) lasting several days. (who.int)
  • A U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientist and his research partners have combined models of wind erosion and regional climate patterns to simulate the sources and dispersion of particulate matter-such as tiny bits of soil and other substances-blowing in dust storms around Mexico City. (usda.gov)
  • The researchers collected field data on four dust storms around Mexico City during the dry season. (usda.gov)
  • During drought, there is an increased risk for wildfires and dust storms. (eponline.com)
  • The IARC and WHO designate airborne particulates as a Group 1 carcinogen. (wikipedia.org)
  • It seems the tractor cab filtration systems are not designed to filter chemical fumes. (nih.gov)
  • The authors researched and developed a design for an air filter that reduces chemical fumes and particulate matter in the tractor cab. (nih.gov)
  • Dr Liza Selley , MRC Centre for Environment and Health at King's College London and Imperial College London, said: "Diesel fumes and brake dust appear to be as bad as each other in terms of toxicity in macrophages. (kcl.ac.uk)
  • If no one in the household suffers from allergies or unexplained symptoms or illnesses, and a visual inspection of the inside of the ducts yields no indications that the air ducts are contaminated with large deposits of dust or mold (e.g., there is no musty odor or visible mold growth), having the air ducts cleaned is probably unnecessary. (nachi.org)
  • A careless or inadequately trained service provider can damage the ducts or heating and cooling system, possibly increasing the heating and air conditioning costs, or forcing the homeowner to undertake difficult and costly repairs or replacements. (nachi.org)
  • There is substantial visible mold growth inside the sheet metal ducts or on other components of the heating and cooling system. (nachi.org)
  • Ducts are filled with excessive amounts of dust and debris and/or particles are actually released into the home from the supply registers. (nachi.org)
  • Neither do studies conclusively demonstrate that particle (or dust) levels in homes increase because of dirty air ducts or decrease after cleaning. (nachi.org)
  • Moreover, there is no evidence that a light amount of household dust or other particulate matter in air ducts poses any health risks. (nachi.org)
  • Venturi scrubbers are a type of wet scrubber made for particulate removal, typically best applied in applications where the particulate size is larger in size (e.g. (apctechnologies.net)
  • The patent-pending technology, called ScrubX Sanitizing System, consists of a multi-stage air circulator, scrubber and sanitizer that Novatec says traps airborne particulate and then kills any viral matter with a multi-staged ultraviolet system. (plasticsnews.com)
  • The CleaningCubes manufactured by Lubing are a two-stage chemical and biological exhaust air purification system (hereafter referred to as air scrubber) for removing dust, ammonia and odours from strawless pig houses with overhead exhaust systems. (dlg.org)
  • The olfactory neuroepithelium (OE) and selected brain structures-olfactory bulbs (OB), frontal cortex (FC), hippocampus (HIP), cerebellum (Cer), and brainstem (BS)-were microdissected 4 h after aerosol inhalation via a nose-only system in adult rats. (nih.gov)
  • PM2.5 mass (10.8 ± 6.8 μg/m(3)), even at low ambient levels, was significantly associated with increased heart rate (HR). Trace elements as well as secondary aerosol, diesel/urban dust and iron/steel manufacturing factors potentially explained the HR changes. (nih.gov)
  • The term aerosol commonly refers to the particulate/air mixture, as opposed to the particulate matter alone. (wikipedia.org)
  • An aerosol generation system was designed to separate CI particles based upon aerodynamic size and to simulate the process used during CI installation at work sites. (nih.gov)
  • 2021. Outdoor/indoor contaminant transport by atmospheric dust and aerosol at an active smelter site. (nih.gov)
  • An article describing a method for quantifying airborne organic carbon (OC) and elemental carbon (EC) within aerosolized diesel particulate matter (DPM). (cdc.gov)
  • A study investigating the use of mid-infrared spectrometry as a field-portable, real-time method for measuring elemental and organic carbons in diesel particulate matter aerosols. (cdc.gov)
  • However, heating engineers also come into contact with particulate matter and are required to be able to work with different measurements in this area. (testo.com)
  • On-site particulate matter measurements are therefore part of your day-to-day work and serve to protect both the environment and people. (testo.com)
  • Using LIDAR, our solution takes remote measurements to provide quasi-real-time data on the concentration of dust particles in the air. (ino.ca)
  • According to this standard, the system must achieve ammonia, nitrogen and dust separation rates of at least 70 % for each of these elements. (dlg.org)
  • Particulate matter: any small, usually impossible to see, mass of solid or liquid that remains individually dispersed in air that is usually considered an atmospheric pollutant. (organicsoul.com)
  • Particulate matter (PM) is a pollutant that has major implications for our health, welfare and the global climate. (psi.ch)
  • Overall, ambient particulate matter ranks as the sixth leading risk factor for premature death globally. (wikipedia.org)
  • Mining processes and primary and secondary ore processing operations produce dust that remains in ambient air. (ino.ca)
  • The diverse origins of the sample-ambient air, soil, or road dust-exhibited specific charged properties, and clearly affected the electrical mobility, as demonstrated by the graphs, of the particles following the "iSCAPEing," which lasted from seconds to minutes. (aaqr.org)
  • The authors recommend using NIOSH approved respirators, making respiratory air quality checks, establishing a respiratory maintenance program, controlling contaminants at the source, using vacuum or wet methods for cleaning operations, starting maintenance programs for all machinery, routine wetting of yard area, dampening of spills or accumulations of pitch to minimize dust generation, using protective clothing for employees, and using safety glasses. (cdc.gov)
  • The filter traps several contaminants and particulate matter that may otherwise impact your health and comfort negatively. (americanaircares.com)
  • Dust exposures can cause a spectrum of respiratory diseases and some dusts (e.g., silica, nickel, wood dust) are carcinogens. (cdc.gov)
  • This article further explored the fine particulate matters, CO, and carbon dioxide (CO2) commonly found in homes. (dfrobot.com)
  • Couple readings from the ES-412 with the Aerocet 831 for monitoring verification and particulate source emission. (metone.com)
  • One study in particular examined dust emission during the cutting of polyurethane-impregnated bandages in a hospital environment. (sentryair.com)
  • Vehicle cabin air filters remove up to 90% of even the tiniest harmful particulates (up to 1µm, in size) creating a barrier between passengers and the incoming air. (mann-filter.com)
  • An article presenting a dimensionless empirical model developed for predicting airborne dust capture efficiency of water sprays and wet scrubbers. (cdc.gov)
  • While the PU-impregnated bandage produced a lower airborne dust concentration than other bandage materials, the size and nature of the dust became a concern. (sentryair.com)
  • An iSCAPE system was developed to sieve atmospheric particles in a mixture. (aaqr.org)
  • To solve the challenge of extracting nano- to micrometer-sized atmospheric particles from a mixed sample, we developed an electrostatic sieve system, the Fine Sieving of Collected Atmospheric Particles using Oil Electrophoresis (iSCAPE), based on the application of an electrostatic field to a non-conductive mineral oil. (aaqr.org)
  • All samples were below federally acceptable levels of 2.4 milligram per cubic meter (mg/m3) for coal dusts, 2.5 mg/m3 for fluorides, 5 mg/m3 for manganese (7439965), and 0.2 mg/m3 for PPOM. (cdc.gov)
  • Subway dust contained large amounts of iron particles and very low levels of endotoxin, a potentially toxic compound produced by bacteria. (phys.org)
  • Cyclones and drop-boxes are commonly used as a pre-filter ahead of a more efficient final filter, particularly in applications with high particulate loading levels. (apctechnologies.net)
  • MachineSense designed the built-in controls to measure the air quality index, filter status and particulate levels for complete remote monitoring of suspended pathogen and dust levels. (plasticsnews.com)
  • The haze was visible with the naked eye, and my weather app flagged a "severe weather alert" and warned me of "elevated levels of fine particulate" also known as PM2.5. (mediapost.com)
  • Adequate ventilation should also be employed so that dust levels do not exceed recommended guidelines. (sentryair.com)
  • We liked Aeromap's 2D/3D mapping capabilities because they did not measure the concentration of particulate matter at a point, but rather in the volume surveyed. (ino.ca)
  • One key factor that often goes unnoticed but has a significant impact on the well-being of everyone in the school is indoor air quality (IAQ) and the proper functioning of the HVAC system. (pureaircontrols.com)
  • By following this comprehensive checklist, facility managers can ensure that their primary school is well-prepared with optimal indoor air quality and a functioning Back-to-School HVAC system ready for opening. (pureaircontrols.com)
  • Based on the architecture of the Internet of Things smart home, this article introduces how to design and construct an indoor air quality monitoring system to improve the overall living environment for individuals. (dfrobot.com)
  • Improving your home's indoor air quality can help you create a safe and healthier living space, especially when you upgrade your air sealing and HVAC systems. (ny.gov)
  • This paper reports US Bureau of Mines (USBM) research on the explosibility of coal dusts. (cdc.gov)
  • A study comparing dry dust collection with a wet dust collection at one coal mine location. (cdc.gov)
  • A study to determine the optimal configuration of a water curtain developed to reduce float coal dust in mine airways. (cdc.gov)
  • An article examining the effects of spray type, operating pressure, and spray orientation on knockdown efficiencies on float coal dust for seven different water sprays. (cdc.gov)
  • Exploration of the composition and sources of urban fine particulate matter associated with same-day cardiovascular health effects in Dearborn, Michigan. (nih.gov)
  • PM2.5 are often referred to as fine dust and are tiny particles suspended in the air with a diameter of 2.5 micrometers or less. (dfrobot.com)
  • It also only picks up fine dust for unrestricted vision on the driver's side. (bomag.com)
  • Particulate matter comes in variety of sizes - coarse, fine, ultrafine - and from a variety of sources. (organicsoul.com)
  • On New Year's Eve, 31/12/2019, and New Year's Day, 01/01/2020, we set up a fine dust sensor to monitor air quality at Keizer Karelpark Oost in the centre of Amstelveen, the Netherlands, to measure the effects of fireworks on local air quality. (aristoteles-consulting.com)
  • Hire a qualified radon service professional to install a simple venting system to pull radon gases and other vapors from beneath your home and safely release them outside. (cdc.gov)
  • Auto Air Refresh uses an outside gases sensor to automatically adjust the climate control system to change from outside air to recirculated air to help reduce the entry of outside odors into the cabin. (mediapost.com)
  • Dust extraction takes place via a hose with enlarged cross-section and reduced suction speed, resulting in less operating noise. (bomag.com)
  • In the study, published in the journal Metallomics , researchers obtained dust from a brake pad testing factory that tests a broad range of drum brakes from a mixture of buses and trucks currently used in Europe under conditions representative of urban driving and high-speed braking. (kcl.ac.uk)
  • Stage one is a paper media that removes dust. (nih.gov)
  • Inhalation: May irritate mucous membranes with tightness in chest (This only if dust is created during cutting, sanding or grinding of cured foam). (sentryair.com)
  • Enhancing respiratory health during winter is a matter of utmost importance at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital. (sgrh.com)
  • Since brake dust also contains a lot of metal particles, the researchers wanted to test if the types of metal particles found in brake dust can have a similar effect. (kcl.ac.uk)
  • Road dust from tyre and road wear and road dust from unpaved road. (wikipedia.org)
  • Using atmospheric samples, which were collected from different cities, in addition to soil and road dust samples, we tested this system under different conditions and found that the "iSCAPE'd" particles moved rapidly at varying velocities and in two opposite directions. (aaqr.org)
  • 10 More importantly many thousands of people bear the human costs associated with damaged cardiac and respiratory systems and life-limiting diseases. (parliament.uk)
  • Depending on the type of ore being extracted or processed, mining dust may contain particulates that are dangerous to human health. (ino.ca)
  • Particulate matter is invisible to the human eye. (dlr.de)
  • This may be a problem for human health because the toxicity of UFP is greater than typical PM due to their small size and ability to penetrate the alveolar regions of the human respiratory system. (psi.ch)
  • Workshop speakers showed how rebuilding efforts provide an opportunity to reimagine the built environment, increase a sense of community, increase the role of public health departments and health systems, and increase the use of green technologies (applications designed to use fewer resources while supporting human health and the environment). (nih.gov)