Ammonia Emissions and Particulate Matter (2nd Edition)
A special issue of Atmosphere (ISSN 2073-4433). This special issue belongs to the section "Air Quality".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 16 January 2025 | Viewed by 232
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Interests: PM 2.5 secondary source; fine particulate matters; climate change; greenhouse gases
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Interests: climate change; greenhouse gases; fine particulate matters; PM 2.5 secondary source
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Dear Colleagues,
Particulate matter is a class 1 carcinogen, as dictated by the WHO (World Health Organization), and health damage caused by particulate matter has been reported in various studies around the world. PM-2.5 represents particulate matter smaller than 2.5/1000 mm. It is known to have various effects on the body, including the onset of respiratory and cardiovascular diseases, as well as reduced visibility. Thus, the importance of emission control is being discussed.
Ammonia is a basic gaseous substance that plays a major role in generating secondary PM-2.5, such as ammonium ions, when it meets SOx and NOx in the atmosphere. Secondary generated particulate matter consists of large amounts of PM-2.5. Thus, with the amount of high-concentration fine dust increasing, managing secondary generated materials is paramount. This substance also affects climate change as a SLCF (short-lived climate forcer).
It has been reported that ammonia is mainly generated in agriculture (fertilizer use, livestock manure, soil circulation, etc.), industries involving production processes (the petroleum product industry, the iron and steel industries, etc.), and road transportation sources. For this reason, it is important to study the emission mechanisms and characteristics of ammonia, which is a major cause of secondary generated particulate matter and climate change.
Therefore, under the theme of “Ammonia Emission and Particulate Matter”, we are publishing a Special Issue to share the latest research results related to ammonia and particulate matter. Submissions to this Special Issue might include, but are by no means limited to, the following: ammonia emission; emission inventories; secondary particulate matter; climate change; and the management of emission sources.
Original papers discussing the above topics and presenting general methodologies, numerical and experimental investigations, and case studies addressing the sustainable management of air pollution emissions and urban air quality are welcome. These findings could take the form of field, laboratory, or modeling studies. Thank you in advance for your contributions.
Prof. Dr. Eui-Chan Jeon
Dr. Seongmin Kang
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- ammonia emission
- emission inventory
- SLCFs (short-lived climate forcers)
- secondary particulate matter
- climate change
- air pollution
- air quality
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