Biological Monitoring of Air Pollution

Dear Colleagues,

Air pollution is a serious global problem caused by anthropogenic activities and is closely related to the economy and human health. It consists of a mixture of gaseous, liquid, and solid compounds that pose a potential threat to human health and can cause harmful changes to the biotic and abiotic components of the terrestrial ecosystem. The urban and rural atmosphere is exposed to high levels of anthropogenic pollutants both from stationary sources (power plants, industry, and household fuels) and from mobile sources associated with traffic. Trace elements are widespread in the environment and their interactions with various natural components lead to toxic effects on the biosphere. The transport and mobilization of trace elements have already aroused the interest of researchers. In this context, the open access journal Atmosphere presents in a Special Issue the latest findings on the monitoring of air pollution; assessment of air quality in relation to (in)organic metals based on the latest findings using relevant analytical techniques; the implementation of statistical, model, and simulation analyses; the dynamics of pollution and its tendency; the contribution of research to solving problems related to air pollution and its effects; and finally, calculations of the risks to humans and the environment. In this Special Issue, reporting data is not preferable. The works presented should have novelty, and the recommendations based on experimental data should be considered a reasonable judgment by the scientific community and decision makers. Finally, this edition aims to highlight the latest knowledge on air pollution based on biological components of the ecosystem as biomonitors (plants, mosses, lichens, etc.) and air filters as well.

Dr. Wael M. Badawy
Prof. Dr. Octavian G Duliu
Guest Editors

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• elements composition
• air deposition
• analytical techniques
• statistical analysis
• air monitors
• passive and active air biomonitoring
• methodology for new approaches
• new approaches and visions