For the purposes of this work, a first in Poland, full-year collection of daily PM 2.5 (particulate
matter with aerodynamic diameter smaller than 2.5 μm) samples was chemically analyzed to …

Aerosol water is a master component of atmospheric aerosols and a medium that enables
all aqueous-phase reactions occurring in the atmosphere. This integral chemical compound …

Poland is in the group of European countries with the most severe air quality and specific
emission structure (over 80% of PM2. 5 emitted in residential combustion). In this work, we …

Atmospheric simulation chambers can become valuable tools for studying the impact of
different air pollutants and sources on preclinical models. We developed a novel …

Worldwide coal is still used for household heating purposes not only because it is available
and cheap but also due to behavioural issues. Regional variability in fuels and combustion …

Long-term exposure to poor air quality is responsible for many diseases and increased
mortality worldwide. European Environmental Agency reports that Poland is one of the most …

This article discusses the importance of air quality for the organization and functioning of
health resorts. Ten different types of resorts located in various regions of Poland were …

In Poland, high concentrations of particulate matter (with a diameter smaller than 2.5 or 10
μm) exceeding the WHO threshold values are often measured in winter, while ozone (O3) …

We conducted a comprehensive analysis of seasonal and long-term variations in organic
carbon (OC), elemental carbon (EC), primary organic carbon (POC), and secondary organic …

The purpose of this study is to obtain a detailed picture of the spatial and seasonal variability
of carbonaceous matter in southern Poland. Particulate matter (PM) samples from eight …