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Analysis of the chemical and physical properties of combustion aerosols: State of the art.
Citation:
Hays, M. Analysis of the chemical and physical properties of combustion aerosols: State of the art. Aerosol Emissions from Fossil Fuel and Biomass Combustion, Prague, August 31 - September 01, 2013.
Impact/Purpose:
This presentation supports several tasks in the ORD Air, Climate, and Energy research portfolio, specifically related to combustion emissions, climate, and air quality. The presentation supports the modeling and chemical and physical characterization of combustion emissions, including the black carbon and organic aerosols emitted from the transportation sector, which are of profound significance to air quality and climate. This effort supports EM-2 products being developed, as well as a longer-term partnership with the Helmholtz Institute.
Description:
The impact of combustion aerosols on human health is well documented byepidemiological studies, however the effect of low concentrations of ultrafineparticles on the human lung are not yet fully understood. With the advent ofnovel measurement technologies for simultaneous characterization of chemicaland physical properties and the biological effects of combustion aerosolsprogress is made towards the solution of this multidisciplinary problem.This workshop will promote the interaction between aerosol and environmentalhealth research. It will raise the awareness of the aerosol community on cuttingedge characterization of aerosols by bioassays, on-line mass spectrometry andadvanced molecular profiling techniques.Key note lectures from leading experts will provide the basis for intensive interactions in topical break-out sessions and poster discussions. The participationof combustion research, atmospheric aerosols and lung-particle interaction issuggested. The meeting is scientifically hosted by the Gesellschaft für Aerosolforschung e. V. (GAeF) and the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Center for Advanced Technological and Environmental Training. Support is given by the Helmholtz-Zentrum München (HMGU) and the Helmholtz Virtual Institute of Complex Molecular Systems in Environmental Health (HICE) – Aerosols and Health.