Atmospheric Emissions Characteristics and Its Impact on Human Health—2nd Edition

Dear Colleagues,

Atmospheric particulate matter (PM) poses a significant threat to human health. Many of its constituents, such as heavy metals and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), are identified as toxic substances with severe carcinogenic and mutagenic effects, leading to pulmonary, cardiovascular, and neurological injuries.

This Special Issue welcomes studies focusing on the health effects of atmospheric PM, including health risk assessments and exposure modeling. Interregional, international, and historical studies are highly encouraged. We welcome submissions on topics including, but not limited to, the following:

1. Analysis of the hazardous substances in PM and evaluation of their health risk.
2. Assessment of the carcinogenic potential of specific air pollutants and their related increased risk of various types of cancer.
3. Evaluation of the health effects of various atmospheric PM chemical compositions from anthropogenic sources.
4. Toxic and health effects or epidemiological investigations of personal exposure to atmospheric pollutants.
5. Occupational exposure; the potential health effects of specific pollution sources on surrounding residents or employees.
6. Control of PM hazardous compounds using advanced technologies.

In Volume I, this Special Issue successfully concluded with the publication of 11 outstanding papers that covered a diverse range of critical topics. These contributions addressed the coordinated control of PM_2.5 and O₃, health risk assessments of heavy metals, advanced source apportionment, and the spatiotemporal analysis of pollutants in various environments, from industrial cities and ports to indoor school settings. This foundational work has established significant momentum, which we aim to build upon with this Volume Ⅱ. This Special Issue will continue to focus on the impacts of atmospheric particulate matter on human health. We welcome the submission of original research articles, communications, and reviews that can provide the scientific basis for developing effective environmental policies and safeguarding public health.

Dr. Qian Zhang
Prof. Dr. Hongmei Xu
Dr. Tian Chang
Dr. Peng Wei
Guest Editors

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