Sources, Characterization and Control of Particulate Matter

Dear Colleagues,

Particulate matter is one of the most studied air pollutants in the literature due to its adverse health effects. Several epidemiological studies have already associated it with cardiovascular and respiratory diseases, prematurity, general mortality and a series of infectious diseases. This particulate matter can come from natural or anthropogenic sources. The impacts of climate change in desert regions and increasing industrialization and urbanization are some of the causes of increasing concentrations of particulate matter in the atmosphere in the last few decades. Therefore, it is crucial to improve knowledge about the behavior of particulate matter in order to develop strategies and build tools to predict its concentration.

Given the scientific community’s keen interest in this pollutant, the open-access journal Atmosphere is hosting a Special Issue to showcase the most recent findings related to the sources, characterization and control of particulate matter. Whatever the origin and size of the particles, all papers using field measurements, remote sensing, soundings and models are welcome. These articles can cover areas ranging from local to synoptic scale. With the recent increase in the number of volcanic eruptions around the world, this Special Issue is also a suitable place for articles that discuss particulate matter in ash and its impact on human health.

Prof. Dr. Jianmin Chen
Dr. Thomas Plocoste
Guest Editors

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