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Author Hofman, J.; Samson, R.; Joosen, S.; Blust, R.; Lenaerts, S. pdf  url
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  Title Cyclist exposure to black carbon, ultrafine particles and heavy metals : an experimental study along two commuting routes near Antwerp, Belgium Type A1 Journal article
  Year (down) 2018 Publication Environmental research Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 164 Issue 164 Pages 530-538  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL)  
  Abstract Urban environments typically exhibit large atmospheric pollution variation, in both space and time. In contrast to traditional monitoring networks suffering from a limited spatial coverage, mobile platforms enable personalized high-resolution monitoring, providing valuable insights into personal atmospheric pollution exposure, and the identification of potential pollution hotspots. This study evaluated personal cyclist exposure to UFPs, BC and heavy metals whilst commuting near Antwerp, Belgium, by performing mobile measurements with wearable black carbon (BC) and ultrafine particle (UFP) instruments. Loaded micro-aethalometer filterstrips were chemically analysed and the inhaled pollutant dose determined from the exhibited heart rate. Considerable spatial pollutant variation was observed along the travelled routes, with distinct contributions from spatial factors (e.g. traffic intersections, urban park and market) and temporary events. On average 300% higher BC, 20% higher UFP and changing elemental concentrations are observed along the road traffic route (RT), when compared to the bicycle highway route (BH). Although the overall background pollution determines a large portion of the experienced personal exposure (in this case 53% for BC and 40% for UFP), cyclists can influence their personal atmospheric pollution exposure, by selecting less exposed commuting routes. Our results, hereby, strengthen the body of evidence in favour of further policy investments in isolated bicycle infrastructure.  
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  Language Wos 000431387100063 Publication Date 2018-04-06  
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  Impact Factor Times cited 9 Open Access  
  Notes ; The authors would like to acknowledge the Flanders Environment Agency (VMM) for granting access to the 42R817 monitoring station and provision of telemetric pollutant and meteorological data. The corresponding author acknowledges the Research Foundation Flanders (FWO) for his postdoctoral research grant (12I4816N). ; Approved Most recent IF: NA  
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