Journal article
Elemental Characterization of Ambient Particulate Matter for a Globally Distributed Monitoring Network: Methodology and Implications
ACS ES&T Air, Vol.1(4), pp.283-293
04/12/2024
DOI: 10.1021/acsestair.3c00069
PMCID: PMC11020157
PMID: 38633206
Abstract
Global ground-level measurements of elements in ambient particulate matter (PM) can provide valuable information to understand the distribution of dust and trace elements, assess health impacts, and investigate emission sources. We use X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy to characterize the elemental composition of PM samples collected from 27 globally distributed sites in the Surface PARTiculate mAtter Network (SPARTAN) over 2019–2023. Consistent protocols are applied to collect all samples and analyze them at one central laboratory, which facilitates comparison across different sites. Multiple quality assurance measures are performed, including applying reference materials that resemble typical PM samples, acceptance testing, and routine quality control. Method detection limits and uncertainties are estimated. Concentrations of dust and trace element oxides (TEO) are determined from the elemental dataset. In addition to sites in arid regions, a moderately high mean dust concentration (6 μg/m3) in PM2.5 is also found in Dhaka (Bangladesh) along with a high average TEO level (6 μg/m3). High carcinogenic risk (>1 cancer case per 100000 adults) from airborne arsenic is observed in Dhaka (Bangladesh), Kanpur (India), and Hanoi (Vietnam). Industries of informal lead-acid battery and e-waste recycling as well as coal-fired brick kilns likely contribute to the elevated trace element concentrations found in Dhaka.
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- Title: Subtitle
- Elemental Characterization of Ambient Particulate Matter for a Globally Distributed Monitoring Network: Methodology and Implications
- Creators
- Xuan Liu - Washington University in St. LouisJay R. Turner - Washington University in St. LouisChristopher R. Oxford - Washington University in St. LouisJacob McNeill - Washington University in St. LouisBrenna Walsh - Washington University in St. LouisEmmie Le Roy - Washington University in St. LouisCrystal L. Weagle - Washington University in St. LouisEmily Stone - Washington University in St. LouisHaihui Zhu - Washington University in St. LouisWenyu Liu - Washington University in St. LouisZilin Wei - Washington University in St. LouisNicole P. Hyslop - Quality ResearchJason Giacomo - Quality ResearchAnn M. Dillner - Quality ResearchAbdus Salam - University of DhakaAl-amin Hossen - University of DhakaZubayer Islam - University of DhakaIhab Abboud - Environment and Climate Change CanadaClement Akoshile - University of IlorinNguyen Xuan Anh - Vietnam Academy of Science and TechnologyOmar Amador-Muñoz - Universidad Nacional Autónoma de MéxicoAraya Asfaw - Addis Ababa UniversityRajasekhar Balasubramanian - National University of SingaporeRachel Ying-Wen Chang - Dalhousie UniversityCraig Coburn - University of LethbridgeSagnik Dey - Indian Institute of Technology DelhiDavid J. Diner - Jet Propulsion LaboratoryJinlu Dong - Tsinghua UniversityTareq Farrah - Khalifa University of Science and TechnologyPaterne Gahungu - Université du BurundiRebecca M. Garland - University of PretoriaMichel Grutter de la Mora - Universidad Nacional Autónoma de MéxicoSina Hasheminassab - Jet Propulsion LaboratoryJuanette John - Council for Scientific and Industrial ResearchJhoon Kim - Yonsei UniversityJong Sung Kim - Dalhousie UniversityKristy Langerman - University of JohannesburgPei-Chen Lee - National Cheng Kung UniversityPuji Lestari - Bandung Institute of TechnologyYang Liu - Emory UniversityTesfaye Mamo - Addis Ababa UniversityMathieu Martins - Khalifa University of Science and TechnologyOlga L. Mayol-Bracero - University of Puerto Rico SystemMogesh Naidoo - Council for Scientific and Industrial ResearchSang Seo Park - Ulsan National Institute of Science and TechnologyYoav Schechner - Technion – Israel Institute of TechnologyRobyn Schofield - The University of MelbourneSachchida N. Tripathi - Indian Institute of Technology KanpurEli Windwer - Weizmann Institute of ScienceMing-Tsang Wu - Kaohsiung Medical University Chung-Ho Memorial HospitalQiang Zhang - Tsinghua UniversityMichael Brauer - University of British ColumbiaYinon Rudich - Weizmann Institute of ScienceRandall V. Martin - Washington University in St. Louis
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- ACS ES&T Air, Vol.1(4), pp.283-293
- DOI
- 10.1021/acsestair.3c00069
- PMID
- 38633206
- PMCID
- PMC11020157
- NLM abbreviation
- ACS EST Air
- ISSN
- 2837-1402
- eISSN
- 2837-1402
- Publisher
- American Chemical Society
- Grant note
- DOI: 10.13039/501100003977, name: Israel Science Foundation, award: 928/21; DOI: 10.13039/100006196, name: Jet Propulsion Laboratory; DOI: 10.13039/100000104, name: National Aeronautics and Space Administration; DOI: 10.13039/100010661, name: Horizon 2020 Framework Programme, award: 101095457; DOI: 10.13039/100000200, name: United States Agency for International Development; DOI: 10.13039/100000001, name: National Science Foundation, award: 2020673; DOI: 10.13039/100006961, name: California Institute of Technology; name: Clean Air Fund
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 04/12/2024
- Academic Unit
- Occupational and Environmental Health
- Record Identifier
- 9984585425502771
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