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Author (up) Ravindra, K.; Sokhi, R.; Van Grieken, R.
Title Atmospheric polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons: source attribution, emission factors and regulation Type A1 Journal article
Year 2008 Publication Atmospheric environment : an international journal Abbreviated Journal
Volume 42 Issue 13 Pages 2895-2921
Keywords A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
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Language Wos 000256845900001 Publication Date 2008-03-04
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Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:68424 Serial 7531
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Author (up) Ro, C.-U.; Oh, K.-Y.; Kim, H.K.; Chun, Y.; Osán, J.; de Hoog, J.; Van Grieken, R.
Title Chemical speciation of individual atmospheric particles using low-Z electron probe X-ray microanalysis characterizing “Asian Dust” deposited with rainwater in Seoul, Korea Type A1 Journal article
Year 2001 Publication Atmospheric environment : an international journal Abbreviated Journal
Volume 35 Issue Pages 4995-5005
Keywords A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
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Language Wos 000171443800009 Publication Date 2002-10-31
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Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:36089 Serial 7661
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Author (up) Roekens, E.; Van Grieken, R.
Title Rates of air pollution induced surface recession and material loss for a cathedral in Belgium Type A1 Journal article
Year 1989 Publication Atmospheric environment Abbreviated Journal
Volume 23 Issue 1 Pages 271-287
Keywords A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
Abstract Runoff water samples were taken at the St. Rombout's Cathedral (Mechelen, Belgium), which was constructed with sandy limestones of Balegem and Gobertingen. Gypsum appeared to be the principal deterioration compound. The mean annual surface recession from the cathedral was calculated to be around 20 μm. Yearly several tons of stone material are flushed away from the cathedral with the rain water.
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Language Wos Publication Date 2003-08-06
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ISSN 0004-6981 ISBN Additional Links UA library record
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Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:116455 Serial 8454
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Author (up) Rojas, C.M.; Artaxo, P.; Van Grieken, R.
Title Aerosols in Santiago de Chile : a study using receptor modeling with X-ray fluorescence and single particle analysis Type A1 Journal article
Year 1990 Publication Atmospheric environment: part B : urban atmosphere Abbreviated Journal
Volume 24 Issue 2 Pages 227-241
Keywords A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
Abstract Between 15 January and 26 February 1987, 51 fine and coarse mode aerosol samples were collected at the Universidad de Santiago de Chile Planetarium using a dichotomous sampler. The samples were analyzed by X-ray fluorescence for up to 17 elements (Mg, Al, Si, P, S, K, Ca, Ti, V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Ni, Cu, Zn, Br and Pb). Aerosol particles were individually studied by Electron Probe Microanalysis (EPMA) and Laser Microprobe Mass Analysis (LAMMA). The data set consisting of aerosol elemental concentrations and meteorological variables was subjected to Principal Factor Analysis (PFA), allowing the identification of six fine mode particle source classes (soil, industrial, sulfate particles, traffic, residual oil, wood-burnings), and five coarse mode particle source classes (soil, industrial, traffic, residual oil, sulfate particles). Both PFA solutions explained about 81 and 90% of the total variance in the data set, respectively. The regression of elemental mass concentrations on the Absolute Principal Factor Scores allowed the estimation of the contribution of the different source classes to the Santiago aerosol. Within the fine fraction, secondary SO42− particles were responsible for about 49% of the fine mode aerosol mass concentration, while 26, 13, 6.4 and 5.6% were attributed to wood-burning/car exhausts, residual oil combustion, soil dust/metallurgical, and soil dust/wood-burning releases, respectively. The coarse fraction source apportionment was mainly dominated by soil dust, accounting for 74% of the coarse mode aerosol mass concentration. A composite of soil dust and industrial release accounted for 13%; a composite of secondary sulfates contributed with 9%; a composite of soil dust and automotive emissions, and secondary sulfates were responsible for 4 and 0.03% of the coarse aerosol mass concentration, respectively. EPMA results are in satisfactory agreement with those from the bulk analysis and allowed the identification of eight particle types in both fine and coarse mode aerosols, pertaining to different source classes, namely soil, seaspray, secondary SO42−, metallurgical emissions and biomass burning release. EPMA also evidenced that one of the most abundant particle types corresponded to marine aerosol, having an average diameter of 0.7 μm for the fine mode and 2.2 μm for the coarse mode aerosol. LAMMA results indicate that, in fact, seaspray has been transported into the city of Santiago de Chile airshed, suffering several transformations and a sulfur enrichment. This analytical technique also provided evidence of the abundance of carbon-rich particles, which were not detected by either the bulk X-ray analysis or EPMA; they are probably due to fossil-fuel combustion releases.
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Language Wos Publication Date 2003-08-06
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ISSN 0957-1272; 1878-2132 ISBN Additional Links UA library record
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Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:116456 Serial 7427
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Author (up) Rojas, C.M.; Injuk, J.; Van Grieken, R.; Laane, R.W.
Title Dry and wet deposition fluxes of Cd, Cu, Pb, and Zn into the Southern Bight of the North Sea Type A1 Journal article
Year 1993 Publication Atmospheric environment: part A : general topics Abbreviated Journal
Volume 27 Issue Pages 251-259
Keywords A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
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Language Wos A1993KP20600014 Publication Date 2003-08-06
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ISSN 0960-1686; 1878-2124 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
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Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:6236 Serial 7827
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Author (up) Rojas, C.M.; Van Grieken, R.E.
Title Electron microprobe characterization of individual aerosol particles collected by aircraft above the Southern Bight of the North Sea Type A1 Journal article
Year 1992 Publication Atmospheric environment : an international journal Abbreviated Journal
Volume 26a Issue Pages 1231-1237
Keywords A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
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Language Wos A1992HM11500002 Publication Date 2003-08-06
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Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:2826 Serial 7870
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Author (up) Rojas, C.M.; Van Grieken, R.E.; Laane, R.W.
Title Comparison of 3 dry deposition models applied to field-measurements in the Southern Bight of the North-Sea Type A1 Journal article
Year 1993 Publication Atmospheric environment Abbreviated Journal
Volume 27 Issue 3 Pages 363-370
Keywords A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
Abstract Dry deposition velocities have been calculated using three different approaches. Turbulent wind profile theory has been used to predict the drag coefficient, wind speed and friction velocity at 10 m height when the wind speed is measured at a higher altitude. The resulting parameters were introduced in a two-layer deposition model. The second approach was the well-known model of Slinn and Slinn (1980, Atmospheric Environment 14, 1013-1016), whereas the third corresponded to the model published by Williams (1982, Atmospheric Environment 16, 1933 1938). Results point to clear differences. However, in a field experiment carried out at the Southern Bight of the North Sea, all three approaches show relatively comparable results. The role played by the size distribution of atmospheric particulate matter is essential. In our case any of the three models could have given satisfactory outcomes taking into account the wide spread of the experimental results cited in the literature for the same airshed.
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Language Wos A1993KQ75200008 Publication Date 2003-08-06
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ISSN 0004-6981 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
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Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:100018 Serial 7690
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Author (up) Sillanpää, M.; Hillamo, R.; Saarikoski, S.; Frey, A.; Pennanen, A.; Makkonen, U.; Spolnik, Z.; Van Grieken, R.; Braniš, M.; Brunekreef, B.; Chalbot, M.-C.; Kuhlbusch, T.; Sunyer, J.; Kerminen, V.-M.; Kulmala, M.; Salonen, R.O.
Title Chemical composition and mass closure of particulate matter at six urban sites in Europe Type A1 Journal article
Year 2006 Publication Atmospheric environment : an international journal Abbreviated Journal
Volume 40 Issue suppl.2 Pages S212-S223
Keywords A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
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Language Wos 000242023200005 Publication Date 2006-08-29
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Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:61917 Serial 7650
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Author (up) Smets, W.; Moretti, S.; Denys, S.; Lebeer, S.
Title Airborne bacteria in the atmosphere : presence, purpose, and potential Type A1 Journal article
Year 2016 Publication Atmospheric environment : an international journal Abbreviated Journal
Volume 139 Issue Pages 214-221
Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL)
Abstract Numerous recent studies have highlighted that the types of bacteria present in the atmosphere often show predictable patterns across space and time. These patterns can be driven by differences in bacterial sources of the atmosphere and a wide range of environmental factors, including UV intensity, precipitation events, and humidity. The abundance of certain bacterial taxa is of interest, not only for their ability to mediate a range of chemical and physical processes in the atmosphere, such as cloud formation and ice nucleation, but also for their implications -both beneficial and detrimental-for human health. Consequently, the widespread importance of airborne bacteria has stimulated the search for their applicability. Improving air quality, modelling the dispersal of airborne bacteria (e.g. pathogens) and biotechnological purposes are already being explored. Nevertheless, many technological challenges still need to be overcome to fully understand the roles of airborne bacteria in our health and global ecosystems.
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Language Wos 000379093900021 Publication Date 2016-05-24
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Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:133711 Serial 7432
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Author (up) Smets, W.; Wuyts, K.; Oerlemans, E.; Wuyts, S.; Denys, S.; Samson, R.; Lebeer, S.
Title Impact of urban land use on the bacterial phyllosphere of ivy (Hedera sp.) Type A1 Journal article
Year 2016 Publication Atmospheric environment : an international journal Abbreviated Journal
Volume 147 Issue Pages 376-383
Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL)
Abstract The surface of the aerial parts of the plant, also termed the phyllosphere, is a selective habitat for microbes. The bacterial composition of the phyllosphere depends on host plant species, leaf characteristics, season, climate, and geographic location of the host plant. In this study, we investigated the effect of an urban environment on the bacterial composition of phyllosphere communities. We performed a passive biomonitoring experiment in which leaves were sampled from ivy (Hedera sp.), a common evergreen climber species, in urban and non-urban locations. Exposure to traffic-generated particulate matter was estimated using leaf biomagnetic analyses. The bacterial community composition was determined using 16S rRNA gene sequencing on the Illumina MiSeq. The phyllosphere microbial communities of ivy differed greatly between urban and non-urban locations, as we observed a shift in several of the dominant taxa: Beijerinckia and Methylocystaceae were most abundant in the non-urban phyllosphere, whereas Hymenobacter and Sphingomonadaceae were dominating the urban ivy phyllosphere. The richness, diversity and composition of the communities showed greater variability in the urban than in the non-urban locations, where traffic-generated PM was lower. Interestingly, the relative abundances of eight of the ten most dominant taxa correlated well with leaf magnetism, be it positive or negative. The results of this study indicate that an urban environment can greatly affect the local phyllosphere community composition. Although other urban-related factors cannot be ruled out, the relative abundance of most of the dominant taxa was significantly correlated with exposure to traffic-generated PM.
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Language Wos 000388543600033 Publication Date 2016-10-15
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Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:136110 Serial 8066
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Author (up) Struyf, H.; Van Grieken, R.
Title An overview of wet deposition of micropollutants to the North Sea Type A1 Journal article
Year 1993 Publication Atmospheric environment: part A : general topics Abbreviated Journal
Volume 27 Issue Pages 2669-2687
Keywords A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
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Language Wos A1993MJ81600020 Publication Date 2003-08-06
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ISSN 0960-1686; 1878-2124 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
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Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:6262 Serial 8353
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Author (up) Sweevers, H.; Delalieux, F.; Van Grieken, R.
Title Weathering of dolomitic sandstone under ambient conditions Type A1 Journal article
Year 1998 Publication Atmospheric environment : an international journal Abbreviated Journal
Volume 32 Issue Pages 733-748
Keywords A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
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Language Wos 000072754200012 Publication Date 2002-07-25
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Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:20963 Serial 8753
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Author (up) Sweevers, H.; Van Grieken, R.
Title Analytical study of the deterioration of sandstone, marble and granite Type A1 Journal article
Year 1992 Publication Atmospheric environment : an international journal Abbreviated Journal
Volume 26b Issue Pages 159-163
Keywords A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
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Language Wos A1992JD99600002 Publication Date 2003-08-06
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Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:2835 Serial 7458
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Author (up) Torfs, K.; Van Grieken, R.
Title Chemical relations between atmospheric aerosols, deposition and stone decay layers on historic buildings at the Mediterranean coast Type A1 Journal article
Year 1997 Publication Atmospheric environment : an international journal Abbreviated Journal
Volume 31 Issue Pages 2179-2192
Keywords A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
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Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:18777 Serial 7660
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Author (up) Van Grieken, R.E.; Johansson, T.B.; Akselsson, K.R.; Winchester, J.W.; Nelson, J.W.; Chapman, K.R.
Title Geophysical applicability of aerosol size distribution measurements using cascade impactors and proton-induced X-ray-emission Type A1 Journal article
Year 1976 Publication Atmospheric environment : an international journal Abbreviated Journal
Volume 10 Issue 8 Pages 571-576
Keywords A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
Abstract Proton Induced X-ray Emission, (PIXE), is capable of high precision analysis for trace element components of aerosol particle size fractions sampled by cascade impactor. A statistical evaluation of data quality has been carried out in order to distinguish between analytical uncertainties in the PIXE procedure, errors caused by cascade impactor performance and by other factors in the sampling procedure, and geophysical causes of differences in composition and particle size distributions of the elements in aerosols. Replicate analyses and simultaneous samplings taken in north Florida and St. Louis have been used for the data evaluation. In addition to the analytical error the sampling procedure contributes an error of ~ 10% to be added quadratically. The resulting precision is sufficient to evaluate the data in geophysical terms. This is illustrated by means of sample sets taken simultaneously in an urban, forest and coastal environment of the same region.
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Language Wos A1976BZ75500001 Publication Date 2003-08-06
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Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:113636 Serial 8000
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Author (up) van Malderen, H.; Van Grieken, R.; Khodzher, T.; Obolkin, V.; Potemkin, V.
Title Composition of individual aerosol particles above Lake Baikal, Siberia Type A1 Journal article
Year 1996 Publication Atmospheric environment : an international journal Abbreviated Journal
Volume 30 Issue Pages 1453-1465
Keywords A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
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Language Wos A1996UG55900009 Publication Date 2002-07-25
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Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:14646 Serial 7709
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Author (up) Vercauteren, J.; Matheeussen, C.; Wauters, E.; Roekens, E.; Van Grieken, R.; Krata, A.; Makarovska, Y.; Maenhaut, W.; Chi, X.; Geypens, B.
Title Chemkar PM10 : an extensive look at the local differences in chemical composition of PM10 in Flanders, Belgium Type A1 Journal article
Year 2011 Publication Atmospheric environment : an international journal Abbreviated Journal
Volume 45 Issue 1 Pages 108-116
Keywords A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
Abstract The results of Chemkar PM10, the first large scale chemical characterisation project of PM10 in Flanders are presented. Between September 2006 and September 2007 a total of 365 PM10 samples were collected by sampling every sixth day at six different sites in Flanders (Belgium) varying in character from urban background to rural. Samples were analysed for a series of elements, elemental and organic carbon, 13C/12C- and 15N/14N-isotopic ratios, and water-soluble ions. At three sites extra sampling was carried out to determine PAHs by means of a novel technique that uses sorption tubes consisting of polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) foam, PDMS particles and a TENAX TA bed. Results showed that the most important fractions were secondary inorganic ions (nitrate, sulphate and ammonium): 41% (12.6 μg m−3), organic matter: 20% (6.1 μg m−3), crustal matter: 14% (4.3 μg m−3), sea salt: 8% (2.4 μg m−3) and elemental carbon: 4% (1.2 μg m−3). Although the general composition profile was rather similar for the six sites, substantial differences could be observed for some main components and for several trace metals such as chromium, copper, zinc, arsenic and lead. Although the average sum of the PAH 16 was quite variable between the three sites (between 132 and 248 ng m−3) the average sum of the PAH 7 was between 7 and 9 ng m−3 for the three sites. The largest relative differences between sites were found for elemental carbon and crustal matter, thereby indicating that there is some potential for local measures to reduce the concentrations of particulate matter by a few μg m−3. Both for carbon and nitrogen isotopic ratios significant differences in time were observed. Isotopic differences in location could only be detected for carbon.
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Language Wos 000285675600010 Publication Date 2010-09-30
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Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:85917 Serial 7664
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Author (up) Vleugels, G.; Dewolfs, R.; Van Grieken, R.
Title On the memory effect of limestone for air pollution Type A1 Journal article
Year 1993 Publication Atmospheric environment: part A : general topics Abbreviated Journal
Volume 27 Issue Pages 1931-1934
Keywords A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
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Language Wos A1993LX59700015 Publication Date 2003-08-06
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ISSN 0960-1686; 1878-2124 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
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Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:6125 Serial 8331
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Author (up) Vos, P.E.J.; Nikolova, I.; Janssen, S.
Title A high-order model for accurately simulating the size distribution of ultrafine particles in a traffic tunnel Type A1 Journal article
Year 2012 Publication Atmospheric environment : an international journal Abbreviated Journal
Volume 59 Issue Pages 415-425
Keywords A1 Journal article; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL)
Abstract We present a computational model for simulating the dispersion of traffic emitted particulate matter inside a road tunnel, with an emphasis on the number concentration of ultrafine particles (UFP). The model primarily calculates the size distribution of the particle number concentration at each location inside the tunnel. The proposed model differs from existing models in the sense that it uses a continuous representation of the size distribution based upon the high-order finite element method and that it solves the governing equations using the state-of-the-art discontinuous Galerkin method. Next to the traditional transport processes, the model also implements the most important aerosol transformation processes such as coagulation, condensation and dry deposition. It is shown that based upon parametrisations found in literature, the process of condensation in a traffic tunnel cannot properly be modelled. Therefore, we present a correction factor that allows for a better parametrisation. The adequate performance of the model is demonstrated by both a verification study and a validation study. For the verification we show that the discretisation error converges consistently while for the validation we compare the modelled results with a suitable set of data from a UFP measurement campaign in a Taiwanese traffic tunnel. The model is shown to correctly simulate the observed behaviour and by applying a statistical model evaluation we demonstrate that the proposed model meets widely accepted air quality model acceptance criteria. (C) 2012 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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Language Wos 000309081100047 Publication Date 2012-05-25
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Author (up) Worobiec, A.; Szalóki, I.; Osán, J.; Maenhaut, W.; Stefaniak, E.A.; Van Grieken, R.
Title Characterisation of Amazon Basin aerosols at the individual particle level by X-ray microanalytical techniques Type A1 Journal article
Year 2007 Publication Atmospheric environment : an international journal Abbreviated Journal
Volume 41 Issue 39 Pages 9217-9230
Keywords A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation); Laboratory Experimental Medicine and Pediatrics (LEMP)
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Language Wos 000252260400031 Publication Date 2007-08-09
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Author (up) Wuyts, K.; Hofman, J.; van Wittenberghe, S.; Nuyts, G.; De Wael, K.; Samson, R.
Title A new opportunity for biomagnetic monitoring of particulate pollution in an urban environment using tree branches Type A1 Journal article
Year 2018 Publication Atmospheric environment : an international journal Abbreviated Journal Atmos Environ
Volume 190 Issue 190 Pages 177-187
Keywords A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
Abstract Environmental magnetism, and the magnetic leaf signal in particular, is amply investigated and applied as proxy for atmospheric particulate matter pollution. In this study, we investigated the magnetic signal of annual segments of tree branches, and the composition of particles deposited hereon. Branches are, contrary to leaves of deciduous trees, available during leaf-off seasons and exposed to air pollution year-round. We examined the intra- and inter-tree variation in saturation isothermal remanent magnetization (SIRM) of branch internodes of London plane (Platanus x aeerifolia Willd.) trees in an urban environment. The branch SIRM, normalized by surface area, ranged from 18 to 650 x 10(-6) angstrom; the median amounted to 106 x 10(-6) angstrom. Most of the branch magnetic signal was attributed to the epidermis or bark, and the presence of metal-containing particles on the branch surfaces was confirmed by SEM-EDX. The location of the trees and the height, the depth in the crown and the age of the branches significantly influenced the branch SIRM. The median branch SIRM was up to 135% higher near a busy ring road than in quiet environments (city park and quiet street canyon), and was linked to the presence of Fe-rich particles with co-occurrence of trace metals such as Cr, Cu, Zn and Mn on the branch surface. Within the tree crowns, the branch SIRM generally decreased with increasing height, and was 22% higher in the interior than at the periphery of the crowns. Within the branches, the SIRM increased with each year of exposure, but did not relate to year-to-year variation in particle concentrations due to branch surface changes (epidermis shedding). Our results provide indications that branches can be a valuable alternative for biomagnetic monitoring of particulate pollution, but intra-tree variability in branch SIRM can be substantial due to the branch's location in the tree and branch age.
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Language Wos 000444659400017 Publication Date 2018-07-11
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Notes ; We would like to thank the city council services of the city of Antwerp for their logistical support. We are grateful to Ana Castanheiro and Leen Van Ham for laboratory and SEM assistance. JH is supported as postdoctoral fellow of the Research Foundation Flanders (FWO; 12I4816N) and SVW is supported by a Marie Sklodowska-Curie Individual Fellowship under the grant agreement no 701815 FLUOPHOT. ; Approved Most recent IF: 3.629
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