Residential heating with solid fuels is one of the major drivers for poor air quality in Central
and Eastern Europe, and coal is still one of the major fuels in countries, such as Poland, the …

Wood burning is a major source of ambient particulate matter (PM) and has been
epidemiologically linked to adverse pulmonary health effects, however the impact of fuel and …

Black carbon (BC) is a component of ambient particulate matter which originates from
incomplete combustion emissions. BC is regarded as an important short-lived climate forcer …

The differences in the traffic fuels have been shown to affect exhaust emissions and their
toxicity. Especially, the aromatic content of diesel fuel is an important factor considering the …

It is evident from the review that soot is a responsible agent for adverse health effects, which
may exceed PM 2.5. The CC and outer coating have been proved to exert toxicity …

Acute exposure to fresh traffic-related air pollutants (TRAPs) can be high for road users,
including motorbike drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians. However, evaluating the toxicity of …

This study investigated the redox potential and toxicological changes of wood smoldering
emitted HULIS due to reactions in the atmosphere and in neutral lung fluids. Fresh HULIS …

Soot particles (SP) are ubiquitous components of atmospheric particulate matter and have
been shown to cause various adverse health effects. In the atmosphere, freshly emitted SP …

Rising environmental concerns associated with the domestic use of solid biofuels have
driven the search for clean energy alternatives. This study investigated the in vitro …

Traffic as an important part of the energy sector significantly contributes to global air
pollution. To mitigate the hazardous components of traffic emissions regulations have been …