To obtain a thorough knowledge of PM 2. 5 chemical composition and its impact on aerosol
optical properties across China, existing field studies conducted after the year 2000 are …

Daily average monitoring data for PM10, PM2. 5 and PM1. 0 and meteorological parameters
at Chengdu from 2009 to 2011 are analyzed using statistical methods to replicate the effect …

Black carbon (BC), which is one of the highly absorbing capacities of solar radiation,
reduces albedo of atmospheric aerosol. BC along with fine particulate matters (PM2. 5) …

Haze pollution caused by heavy particulate matter (PM) loading brings significant damage in
eastern China. Long-term monitoring from 1980 to 2011 and 1-year field measurement in …

Based on detailed data from Chengdu Plain (CP) from 6 January to 16 January, two typical
haze episodes were analyzed to clarify the haze formation mechanism in winter. Weather …

Daily PM 2.5 samples were collected in Guangzhou—the largest megacity in South China,
for a period of one month in each season during 2009–2010. Mass concentrations of water …

Chemical information is essential in understanding the characteristics of airborne particles,
and effectively controlling airborne particulate matter pollution, but it remains unclear in …

The purpose of this study is to investigate the air quality levels of Nanyang city according to
Chinese air quality standards. Therefore, in this study, fine particulate matter (PM2. 5) …

PM 2.5 and its major chemical components, and light scattering (σ scat) and absorption (σ
abs) coefficients were measured in Chengdu (CD) and Chongqing (CQ) in Sichuan Basin …

Urban areas in developing countries are major sources of carbonaceous aerosols and air
pollutants, pointing out the need for a detailed assessment of their levels and origin close to …