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Particulates Matter
Impact, Measurement, and Remediation of Airborne Pollutants
Links the latest technical findings in the study of particulate matter with a set of engineered and legislative solutions
Vikram Rao (Author), William Vizuete (Author)
9780128169049
Paperback, published 1 December 2020
288 pages, 60 illustrations (10 in full color)
22.9 x 15.1 x 1.9 cm, 0.47 kg
"This well-crafted book covers broad swathes of contemporary air pollution science, public health and policy with a select and authoritative bibliography. The authors expertly distill accurate scientific detail into readily understandable concepts while maintaining excellent balance. Readers are led on an enjoyable path from the source, composition and health impact of airborne particulates through some of the mainstays of aerosol physics, atmospheric chemistry, good and bad ozone, to the history and implications of climate change. Attention is paid to emerging issues such as wildland fires amidst the backdrop of household biomass burning in the developing world; the emergence of SARS CoV-19; and other potential vulnerabilities associated with poor air quality. The book also provides excellent descriptions of the internal combustion engine, energy generation from fossil fuels and "renewables", and the control technologies associated with these processes. Interesting vignettes peppered throughout the volume describe real-life examples of the subject at hand in a more conversational manner that enhance the readability. This book is an excellent primer for laypersons and scholars alike who wish to know more about the sources, environmental fate and public health implications of airborne particulates and other pollutants from both local and global perspectives." --M Ian Gilmour Ph.D, DABT, Chief, Cardiopulmonary and Immunotoxicology Branch, Public Health Integrated Toxicology Division, Center for Public Health and Environmental Assessment, Office of Research and Development. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Approx.270 pages
Part I: PM and ozone fundamentalsChapter 1. Why particulates matterChapter 2. Principal sources of PMChapter 3. Ozone: Good high, bad nigh Part II: Impacts of differences in particle sizeChapter 4. The importance of being smallChapter 5. Health effects of airborne particulates Part III: Methods for measuring PM and estimating health effectsChapter 6. Detection and evaluation of airborne particulatesChapter 7. Estimation of toxicity of airborne particulates Part IV: Engineered solutions for PM amelioration and eliminationChapter 8. Wood fires: DomesticatedChapter 9. Wood fires: WildChapter 10. Reducing PM and NOx in diesel engine exhaustChapter 11. Alternative fuelsChapter 12. Electric vehicles: Transformational solution for low-PM transportation Chapter 13. Clean coal and dirty solar panels Part V: Charting the future for research and policyChapter 14. Research and policy directions
Subject Areas: Analytical chemistry [PNF]
