Particulate matter (PM) is a major factor contributing to air quality deterioration that enters
the atmosphere as a consequence of various natural and anthropogenic activities. In PM …

With the advancement of industrialization, the health risks in occupational environments are
attracting increasing attention, and growing efforts have been devoted to environmentally …

Land application of municipal sewage sludge has become an attractive option and disposal
method used worldwide. Hence, the suitability of the sludge with regards to toxic and …

The presence of benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, and xylene compounds (BTEX) in the
breathing air outside and inside buildings is one of the most significant problems related to …

Food cooking is a significant source of indoor volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that can
pose serious adverse health effects. The use of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), charcoal and …

Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are diverse compounds present in elevated indoor air
concentrations, generally exceeding the outdoor levels. Indoor VOCs are emitted from …

Exposure to indoor PM2. 5 is associated with allergies, eye and skin irritation, lung cancer,
and cardiopulmonary diseases. To control indoor PM2. 5 and protect the health of …

Exposure to heavy metals (HMs) present in the particulate matter from municipal solid waste
during pretreatment and recycling processes may pose a serious health risk to workers. This …

The service offered by commercial kitchens and the catering industry is becoming more and
more popular all around the world. However, the health risks of sector workers are often …

Firefighters are often exposed to various products of combustion and pyrolysis, including
substances in a gaseous phase and absorbed on particulate matter (PM). Herein, respirable …