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 …

Analyzing individual exposure in urban areas offers several challenges where both the
individual's activities and air pollution levels demonstrate a large degree of spatial and …

Air pollution episodes in China are frequent and a more comprehensive understanding of
pollution sources and impacts is needed to design appropriate strategies and set emission …

Chemical composition and bioreactivity of PM 2.5 samples collected from Beijing (BJ), Xi'an
(XA), Xiamen (XM) and Hong Kong (HK) in China during haze events were characterized …

Chongqing, the largest megacity in southwest China, faces serious aerosol pollution but
lacks information on particle characteristics and its sources. Official data released by …

Exposure to fine particulate matter (PM 2.5) has been associated with adverse
cardiovascular outcomes. However, the effects of toxic metals in PM 2.5 on cardiovascular …

China has made great efforts towards air pollutant concentration control during the past five
years, which has led to positive outcomes. However, air pollutant concentration focused …

Household solid fuel combustion for heating and cooking in rural areas is an important
source of fine particulate matter (PM 2.5) in northwestern China, which largely contributes to …

To identify the health risks of heavy metals and potential sources of children's exposure to
PM 2.5, 36 students aged 9–12 were recruited in 2010 for a panel study in Tianjin, China. Si …

Personal monitoring for fine particulate matter (PM 2.5) was conducted for adults (48
subjects, 18–63 years of age) in Hong Kong during the summer and winter of 2014–2015 …