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https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/27023| Title: | Chemical fingerprint of outdoor PM2.5 in Malta |
| Authors: | Balzan, Martin V. Cibella, Fabio Zammit, Christopher Bilocca, David Perrino, Cinzia Canepari, Silvia Scaccianoce, Gianluca Montefort, Stephen Viegi, Giovanni |
| Keywords: | Air -- Pollution -- Malta Asthma -- Malta Atmospheric deposition -- Malta |
| Issue Date: | 2015 |
| Publisher: | European Respiratory Society |
| Citation: | Balzan, M. V., Cibella, F., Zammit, C., Bilocca, D., Perrino, C., Canepari, S.,… Viegi, G. Chemical fingerprint of outdoor PM2.5 in Malta, European Respiratory Journal, 46(59). |
| Abstract: | Intro: RESPIRA (EU Funded - Italia-Malta 07-13) indicated that living in Malta is a risk factor for asthma. Aim: To determine the chemical profile of PM2.5 in Malta, and compare with reference values. Methods: Using FAI pumps at 10l/min/48hr, samples were collected on Teflon and Quartz filters from 6 schools and 46 homes in Malta. Total ICP-MS measurement (Residual+extracted), X ray Fluorescence, and thermo-optical methods(TO) were used for analysis by CNR in Rome. Aeroqual IQM60 counters were used for total PM2.5 mass. All data in ng/m3, Mean, (1st to 3rd quartile) of all 48 hour measurements. |
| URI: | https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar//handle/123456789/27023 |
| Appears in Collections: | Scholarly Works - FacM&SMed |
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