Fine and ultrafine particles in the vicinity of industrial activities: A review

  • Véronique Riffault
  • , Jovanna Arndt
  • , Hélène Marris
  • , Saliou Mbengue
  • , Ari Setyan
  • , Laurent Y. Alleman
  • , Karine Deboudt
  • , Pascal Flament
  • , Patrick Augustin
  • , Hervé Delbarre
  • , John Wenger

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Abstract

This review synthesizes the existing knowledge on the characteristics of PM2.5 at sites under the direct influence of industrial emissions, with a specific focus on their morphology, size distributions and chemical composition. Results from online and off-line analytical techniques indicate a high temporal and spatial variability of mass size distribution and chemical composition depending on the type of industrial processes, the sampling distances and frequencies, and the meteorological conditions. Tracers of specific activities have been identified in a number of studies and may help to provide estimates of the relative contribution of pollutant sources from heavily industrialized areas.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)2305-2356
Number of pages52
JournalCritical Reviews in Environmental Science and Technology
Volume45
Issue number21
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2 Nov 2015

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