Concentration of VOCs in the Atmosphere and Its Environmental Exposure
A special issue of Toxics (ISSN 2305-6304). This special issue belongs to the section "Emerging Contaminants".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2025 | Viewed by 61
Special Issue Editors
Interests: aerosols; source apportionment; chemical reactions; mass spectrometry; black carbon; toxicity
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Scope and Focus
This Special Issue aims to compile research that enhances our understanding of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in the atmosphere, emphasizing their concentrations, distributions, sources, and human health impacts. Key areas of interest include the following:
- Source identification: Investigations into both anthropogenic and biogenic sources of VOC emissions, facilitating the determination of primary contributors to atmospheric VOC levels.
- Exposure assessment: Evaluations of human exposure to VOCs through different pathways, such as inhalation, ingestion, and dermal contact, considering various populations and settings.
- Health risk evaluation: Quantitative and qualitative assessments of health risks associated with VOC exposure, encompassing both carcinogenic and noncarcinogenic effects.
- Environmental impact: Studies on the role of VOCs in atmospheric processes, including their contribution to ozone formation and secondary organic aerosol (SOA) production.
Positioning Within Existing Literature
While substantial research has been conducted on VOC emissions and their impacts, this Special Issue seeks to bridge gaps by focusing on interdisciplinary studies that connect environmental measurements with health risk assessments. By compiling articles that offer novel insights into VOC concentrations and exposure risks, this Special Issue aims to advance current understanding and inform future research directions and policymaking.
We encourage submissions that present original research, reviews, or case studies related to the outlined themes, with the goal of fostering a comprehensive discourse on atmospheric VOCs and their environmental exposure.
Prof. Dr. Xinlei Ge
Dr. Ming Wang
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- VOCs
- health risk assessment
- exposure assessment
- source identification
- environmental impact
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