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Comprehensive assessment of PM10 from home heating using different appliances a...
Cipoli, Yago Alonso; Vicente, Estela D.; Charres, Isabella; Evtyugina, Margarita; Alfosea-Simón, Marina; Lucarelli, Franco; Kováts, Nora; Ryšavý, JiříThe European Union has implemented policies to promote renewable energy, with an emphasis on biomass for heat generation. However, residential biomass combustion is a major source of particulate matter (PM10), and its chemical constituents pose health concerns worldwide. This study characterised the organic and inorganic composition, oxidative potential (OP), and ecotoxicity of PM10 indoors and outdoors during ...
Chemical speciation and oxidative potential of PM10 in different residential mi...
Cipoli, Yago Alonso; Vicente, Estela D.; Evtyugina, Margarita; Figueiredo, Daniela R.; Pietrogrande, Maria C.; Lucarelli, Franco; Feliciano, ManuelExposure to particulate matter (PM) and its chemical constituents in residential microenvironments has become a major health concern worldwide. The oxidative potential (OP) has been proposed as a metric for estimating the PM capacity to induce oxidative stress and, consequently, health effects. In the present study, PM10 was daily monitored simultaneously in the bedroom, living room and kitchen of three dwellin...
School air quality and thermal comfort: a multi-pollutant seasonal assessment
Charres, Isabella; Furst, Leonardo; Furst, Leonardo; Vicente, Estela D.; Soares, Marlene; Viegas, Carla; Cervantes, Renata; Cerqueira, MárioAs evidence of children's vulnerability to air pollution grows, research on school air quality has increased significantly in the 21st century. Given the complex factors influencing indoor and outdoor air quality in schools, each study offers valuable insights. This study contributes by assessing particulate matter, gaseous pollutants, thermal comfort and microorganisms in a large school encompassing different ...
Seasonal variation in exposure to particulate matter among children attending d...
Charres, Isabella; Cipoli, Yago Alonso; Furst, Leonardo; Vicente, Estela D.; Casotti Rienda, Ismael; Lazaridis, Mihalis; Feliciano, Manuel; Alves, CéliaExposure to particulate matter (PM) has been associated with several adverse health outcomes. Studies indicate that children may be exposed to much higher concentrations of PM at school than in other environments. There exists very little data on the deposited dose of PM while children attend classes. This study was carried out in a school located near an industrial complex in Portugal and attended by children ...
First exploratory study of gaseous pollutants (NO2, SO2, O3, VOCs and carbonyls...
Alves, Célia; Feliciano, Manuel; Gama, Carla; Vicente, Estela D.; Furst, Leonardo; Leitão, AnabelaAn air quality monitoring campaign for gaseous pollutants using passive sampling techniques was carried out, for the first time, at 25 locations in the metropolitan area of Luanda, Angola, in June 2023. Concentrations of benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, xylenes, trimethylbenzenes, SO2 and NO2 were generally higher in locations more impacted by traffic. Benzene, SO2 and NO2 levels did not exceed the World Health ...
In vitro toxicity of particulate matter emissions from residential pellet combu...
Vicente, Estela D.; Figueiredo, Daniela; Gonçalves, Cátia; Lopes, Isabel; Oliveira, Helena; Kováts, Nora; Pinheiro, Teresa; Alves, Célia A.Particulate matter emissions (PM10) from the combustion, in a residential stove, of two commercial brands of certified (ENplus A1) pellets, a non-certified brand and laboratory made pellets of acacia were tested for their ability to induce ecotoxic, cytotoxic, and mutagenic responses in unicellular organisms and a human cell line. Ecotoxicity was evaluated through the Vibrio fischeri bioluminescence inhibition ...
Cooking activities in a domestic kitchen: chemical and toxicological profiling ...
Alves, Célia A.; Vicente, Estela D.; Evtyugina, Margarita; Vicente, Ana M. P.; Sainnokhoi, Tsend-Ayush; Kováts, NoraTo obtain emission factors and cooking-related chemical signatures, a monitoring campaign was carried out in a modern kitchen where different dishes of the Latin cuisine were prepared. Particulate matter (PM10, PM2.5 and PM1) and total volatile organic compounds (TVOCs) were continuously measured. Passive tubes for carbonyls and a high volume PM10 sampler were simultaneously used. PM10 filters were analysed for...
Impact of ironing on indoor particle levels and composition
Vicente, Estela D.; Evtyugina, Margarita; Vicente, Ana M.; Calvo, Ana I.; Oduber, Fernanda; Blanco-Alegre, Carlos; Castro, Amaya; Fraile, RobertoDomestic chores are an important part of the household’s daily routine and can contribute significantly to personal exposure. In this study, the particulate mass and number concentrations were assessed when using two irons (steam iron and steam iron with boiler) under distinct conditions (minimum ventilation and indoor doors open). The detailed PM10 chemical characterisation included organic and elemental carbo...
In vitro toxicity of indoor and outdoor PM10 from residential wood combustion
Vicente, Estela D.; Figueiredo, Daniela; Gonçalves, Cátia; Lopes, Isabel; Oliveira, Helena; Kováts, Nora; Pinheiro, Teresa; Alves, Célia A.Particulate matter with aerodynamic diameter < 10 μm (PM10) was collected, indoors and outdoors, when wood burning appliances (open fireplace and woodstove) were in operation. The PM10 ecotoxicity was assessed with the Vibrio fischeri bioluminescence inhibition assay, while the cytotoxicity was evaluated by the WST-8 and lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) release assays using A549 cells. Extracts of PM10-bound polycyc...
Air quality and particulate matter speciation in a beauty salon and surrounding...
Evtyugina, Margarita; Vicente, Estela D.; Vicente, Ana M.; Nunes, Teresa; Lucarelli, Franco; Calzolai, Giulia; Nava, Silvia; Blanco-Alegre, CarlosBeauty salons are considered occupational environments where the staff personnel and clients are exposed to high levels of airborne pollutants. In this study, air quality monitoring was carried out in L ́eon, Spain. Tem- perature, relative humidity, CO2, CO and particulate matter were continuously monitored inside and outside areas of the salon. PM10 was simultaneously collected onto filters. Volatile organic c...