Sources and Radioactivity of Aerosols in Air Pollution

Dear Colleagues,

We invite you to contribute to this Special Issue, entitled “Sources and Radioactivity of Aerosols in Air Pollution”, where we aim to publish papers discussing a variety of indoor and outdoor air pollution sources regarding particulate exposure and radioactive analysis in either polluted or nonpolluted areas. This Special Issue will serve as a platform for cutting-edge articles and an updated forum for scientists to exchange knowledge and ideas.

Numerous studies have reported significant associations between increases in levels of ambient particles and excess daily morbidity and mortality from respiratory and cardiovascular causes. These associations have been observed even when the concentrations are below the U.S. National Ambient Air Quality Standards, which might imply that the chemical characteristics of particles should also be considered as important factors in assessing health effects. Among all air pollutants, particulate matter (PM) contributes the most considerable evidence for public health concern. In addition, ambient PM remains a major source of indoor PM. While the adverse effects of ambient PM on multiple health outcomes have been well demonstrated, the underlying PM properties responsible for its toxicity are still under intense scientific investigation. PM can serve as a surface platform to mediate and catalyze chemical processes that are important for human health. To date, studies have focused on the potential role of particle mass, number, solubility, morphology, and chemical composition. Recently, some studies hypothesized that particulate radioactivity may be responsible for a part of PM toxicity. In this case, PM can act as a vector for radioactive isotopes, which carries them into the human body when inhaled.

Dr. Choong-Min Kang
Guest Editor

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• particulate pollution sources
• radioactivity analysis
• source apportionment
• ambient air pollution
• in-door environment
• PM exposure