Publications

Particulate matter analysis of compressed air. NILU OR

Svenningsen, G.

Particles.

Lövblad, G.; Tarrasón, L.; Tørseth, K.

Particles and chemicals in outdoor and indoor air: In vitro toxicity and health effects

Longhin, Eleonora Marta

Particle sampling in the Khalifa Port Industrial Zone (KPIZ). Analysis results from sampling period August 2010-February 2011. NILU OR

Hak, C.

A particle sampling and monitoring programme has been carried out in Khalifa Port Industrial Zone (KPIZ), between Abu Dhabi and Dubai. At the site in Area A of KPIZ, PM2.5 was sampled on filters during a six month period. The filters were analysed gravimetrically and with respect to fluoride. Selected filters were subject to detailed chemical speciation.
PM2.5 mass concentrations were found to agree well with concentrations observed throughout Abu Dhabi. Also inorganic ion concentrations and concentrations of most elements were similar to the Abu Dhabi average. The total carbon contribution in KPIZ was found to be lower than in the Abu Dhabi average. Fluoride concentrations were below guidance levels defined by WHO throughout the sampling period.
Inorganic ions (sulphate, nitrate, ammonium, sodium, chloride , calcium, magnesium, potassium) explained on average 49% of the PM2.5 mass, dominated by sulphate, ammonium and nitrate, which are indicators of secondary inorganic aerosol (long-range transported, anthropogenic origin).
Crustal elements (calcium, magnesium, aluminium, iron, titanium) were found to be the most abundant elements. The elements analysed accounted for 15% (on average) of the PM2.5 mass. Reconstructing the mass of crustal oxides, approximately 44% of the fine particle mass was estimated to be associated with mineral dust. Toxic heavy metal concentrations were found to be below guideline values.
Total carbon, which consists of elemental carbon, organic carbon and carbonate carbon contributed on average 12% to PM2.5 mass. About 15% of total carbon is carbonate of natural origin. Elemental carbon and organic carbon of likely anthropogenic origin usually account for most total carbon in PM2.5 in KPIZ.
PM in KPIZ has a strong signature of natural sources (mineral dust) and long-range transport of particulate pollutants. A detailed apportionment of sources requires the analysis of more samples.

Particle sampling and source identification in Abu Dhabi - Phase II. Deliverable no 5.4 - Data report. Chemical analysis results July 2015 - September 2016. NILU report

Hak, C.

Particle sampling and source identification in Abu Dhabi - Phase II. Deliverable no 5.2 - Data report. Preliminary results from the first 5 months. NILU report

Hak, C.

Particle number size distribution in the Eastern Mediterranean: Formation and growth rates of ultrafine airborne atmospheric particles.

Kopanakis, I.; Chatoutsidou, S.E.; Tørseth, K.; Glytsos, T.; Lazaridis, M.

Particle measurements around two returnable bottle automates. NILU OR

Uggerud, H.T.

Particle formation in photo-oxidation experiments with 2-Aminoethanol (MEA). NILU PP

Karl, M.; D'Anna, B.; George, C.; King, S.; Wisthaler, A.; Dye, C.; Nielsen, C.J.

Part 3: Trends in aerosol optical properties - forcing How translate European emission reductions? NILU F

Schulz, M.; Aas, W.; Myhre, C.L.; Fagerli, H.

Part 1: Trends in ozone. NILU F

Simpson, D.; Solberg, S.; Fagerli, H.

Parity and birth weight in the Khanh Hoa province, Vietnam.

Vaktskjold, A.; Tri, D.V.; Odland, J.Ø.; Sandanger, T.

Parametric life cycle assessment of asphalt pavements with probabilistic lifetimes and traffic

Ebrahimi, Babak; Bouman, Evert

This study combines established methods – parametric LCA, probabilistic pavement lifetime modelling, traffic-volume characterization, and Monte Carlo simulation – into a service-based decision-support framework for asphalt pavement assessment. The framework evaluates environmental impacts not only per unit mass, but also in relation to pavement service life and traffic exposure, expressed as impact/(yr·AADT). Results indicate that binder type, asphalt plant efficiency, and transport distances are dominant contributors to environmental impacts. Incorporating probabilistic lifetimes and traffic loads reshapes environmental rankings, revealing that longer lifetimes do not always equate to lower burdens. These findings provide data-driven insights for reducing the environmental impacts of road construction and maintenance.