Exploration of transfer learning techniques for the prediction of PM10 by Michael Poelzl, Roman Kern, Simonas Kecorius, Mario Lovrić

“…Our results demonstrate the feasibility of different TL techniques to improve particulate matter prediction on transferring a ML model trained from all stations of Graz and transferred to Zagreb. …”
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A Novel Sustainable Semiconductor/Metal-organic Framework Coated Electret Filter for Simultaneous Removal of PM2.5 and VOCs by Yu Zhang, Zan Zhu, Wei-Ning Wang, Sheng-Chieh Chen

“…Abstract A MIL-125-NH2 metal-organic framework (MOF) coated electret filter, named E-MOFilter, was previously developed to simultaneously remove PM2.5 (particulate matter less than 2.5 µm in aerodynamic diameter) and volatile organic compounds (VOCs, e.g., toluene). …”
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Concentrations, Deposition, and Effects of Nitrogenous Pollutants in Selected California Ecosystems by Andrzej Bytnerowicz, Pamela E. Padgett, Sally D. Parry, Mark E. Fenn, Michael J. Arbaugh

“…On the western slopes of the Sierra Nevada, the majority of airborne N is in reduced forms as ammonia (NH3) and particulate ammonium (NH4+) from agricultural activities in the California Central Valley. …”
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A compilation of surface inherent optical properties and phytoplankton pigment concentrations from the Atlantic Meridional Transect by T. M. Jordan, G. Dall'Olmo, G. Tilstone, R. J. W. Brewin, F. Nencioli, R. Airs, C. S. Thomas, L. Schlüter

“…<p>In situ measurements of particulate inherent optical properties (IOPs) – absorption (<span class="inline-formula"><i>a</i>_p(<i>λ</i>)</span>), scattering (<span class="inline-formula"><i>b</i>_p(<i>λ</i>)</span>), and beam attenuation (<span class="inline-formula"><i>c</i>_p(<i>λ</i>)</span>) – are crucial for the development of optical algorithms that retrieve biogeochemical quantities such as chlorophyll <span class="inline-formula"><i>a</i></span>, particulate organic carbon (POC), and total suspended matter (TSM). …”
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Abundance, occurrence, and degradation of airborne antibiotic resistance genes in coastal and marine atmospheres by Shijie Jia, Shijie Jia, Xiaohong Yao, Jianhua Qi, Jianhua Qi, Xiaohuan Liu, Xiaohuan Liu, Huiwang Gao, Huiwang Gao

“…Our results revealed that the airborne ARG abundances and the number of ARG types increased concomitantly with the mass concentrations of particulate matter because of the accumulation effect, but the ratios of ARG abundance/particulate matter concentration gradually decreased. …”
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Mini-Extruder for 3D Magnetoactive Polymer Printing by Nina Prem, Dirk Sindersberger, Gareth J. Monkman

“…The special feature of such an extruder is that it is designed for use with addition-crosslinking RTV-2 silicones, including solid particulate additives. The extruder merges the respective components automatically during extrusion which obviates the need for premixing and vacuum evacuation. …”
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Characterization of Low Visibility and Forecasting Model in Chongqing Central Area by Yu Han, Yi Liu, Yaping Zhang, Jun He, Yan Zhang, Qu Guo, Huan Wang

“…By using the hourly visibility, temperature, pressure, humidity, wind, and atmospheric particulate concentration data in Chongqing from 2015 to 2023, the characteristics of low visibility (visibility <1000 m) in Chongqing and the influence of various factors on low visibility in Chongqing were analyzed. …”
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Investigation on inherent angle ventilation control of residential kitchen range hoods by Zhilin Guo, Huixing Li, Guohui Feng, Kailiang Huang, Tengfei Yu

“…The rationality and effectiveness of the supplementary ventilation system are analyzed to establish an effective control scheme for reducing particulate matter in various kitchen environments. …”
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Design of a Medium Scale Ambient PM2.5 Cleaning System by Sheng-Chieh Chen, Qingfeng Cao, Thomas H. Kuehn, Charles Lo, Manoranjan Sahu, Yelia S. Mayya, David Y. H. Pui

“…Abstract High concentrations of ambient particulate matter (PM) have caused millions of premature deaths annually worldwide. …”
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Effect of an Aerosol Dryer on Ambient PM Measurements with SDS011 Low Cost Sensors during a Two-year Period in Duisburg, Germany by Martin Nothhelfer, Oliver Sperber, Ana Maria Todea, Britta Schunke, Olga Romazanowa, Stefan Schumacher, Dieter Bathen, Christof Asbach

“…Abstract The performance of low-cost particulate matter (PM) sensors (NovaFitness SDS011) in connection with a self-developed aerosol dryer has been investigated in ambient air measurements over a two-year period by comparing the reported mass concentration of particulate matter (PMx) with the results of a PM10 reference filter sampler and two Tapered Element Oscillating Microbalances (TEOM), one for PM10 and one for PM2.5. …”
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Composition Characteristics and Potential Regions of PM2.5 during Winter Haze Pollution in Typical Industrial Areas, NW-China by Liyao Guo, Chao Gu, Kaiyuan Dong, Shengju Ou, Xueyan Zhao, Xinhua Wang, Zhensen Zheng, Wen Yang

“…Abstract To investigative the causes and potential sources of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) pollution during winter haze pollution in typical industrial areas in northwest China, PM2.5 samples were collected during a winter extreme pollution event (from January 15 to January 29, 2016). …”
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How the origin of sedimentary organic matter impacts the benthic nutrient fluxes in shallow coastal mudflats by Jeanneau, Laurent, Jardé, Emilie, Louis, Justine, Pannard, Alexandrine, Liotaud, Marine, Andrieux-Loyer, Françoise, Gruau, Gérard, Caradec, Florian, Rabiller, Emilie, Lebris, Nathalie, Laverman, Anniet

“…The $\text{PO}_4^{3-}$ fluxes were driven by the sedimentation of particulate P exported through agricultural soil erosion.…”
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Quantifying the Sources of the Severe Haze over the Southern Hebei Using the CMAQ Model by Jing Yang, Pu Zhang, Chenchen Meng, Jie Su, Zhe Wei, Fenfen Zhang, Wei Wei, Xiujuan Zhao

“…The sectoral contributions by the local and the surrounding regions to the fine particulate matter (PM2.5) concentrations in the two representative cities, Shijiazhuang and Xingtai, were analyzed by applying the method of scenario analysis. …”
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Decade-Long Analysis: Unravelling the Spatio-Temporal Dynamics of PM10 Concentrations in Malaysian Borneo by Salwa Naidin, Justin Sentian, Farrah Anis Fazliatul Adnan, Franky Herman, Siti Rahayu Mohd Hashim

“…Abstract High levels of particulate matter in the air, caused by air pollution from neighbouring countries, have always been a major problem in Malaysia. …”
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Perbandingan Kadar Ureum dan Kreatinin Serum Masyarakat Terpapar dengan Tidak Terpapar Emisi Pabrik PT. Semen Padang by Mira Purwinanty, Rismawati Yaswir, Efrida Efrida

“…Penelitian epidemiologi menunjukkan bahwa konsentrasi PM (particulate matter) di udara memiliki korelasi dengan tingkat mortalitas dan morbiditas. …”
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Chemical Composition, Source Appointment and Health Risk of PM2.5 and PM2.5-10 during Forest and Peatland Fires in Riau, Indonesia by Sepridawati Siregar, Nora Idiawati, Puji Lestari, Abiyu Kerebo Berekute, Wen-Chi Pan, Kuo-Pin Yu

“…Abstract This study investigated the contributions of particulate matter (PM) from various emission sources during the dry season, which resulted from frequent fires occurring in degraded forests and peatlands in Indonesia. …”
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Co-effects of COVID-19 and Meteorology on PM2.5 Decrease in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam: A Comparison of 2016–2019 and 2020–2021 by Cong-Thanh Tran, Le My Thuan Nguyen, Tzong-Gang Wu, Chang-Fu Wu, To Thi Hien, Kuo-Liong Chien

“…Abstract The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) measures during 2020–2021 may lead to a downward trend of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) concentrations in Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC), which is one of the most air-polluted cities in Vietnam. …”
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Effect of seasonal changing temperature on the growth of phytoplankton by Ming Chen, Meng Fan, Xing Yuan, Huaiping Zhu

“…The impacts of temperature on metabolism of phytoplankton such as nutrient uptake, death rate, and nutrient releasing from particulate nutrient are investigated. The ecological reproductive index is formulated to present a threshold criteria and to characterize the dynamics of phytoplankton. …”
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Current Trends in Water-in-Diesel Emulsion as a Fuel by Mohammed Yahaya Khan, Z. A. Abdul Karim, Ftwi Yohaness Hagos, A. Rashid A. Aziz, Isa M. Tan

“…It has benefits of simultaneous reduction of both NOx and particulate matters in addition to its impact in the combustion efficiency improvement, although this needs further investigation. …”
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Intercomparison of Numerical Inversion Algorithms for Particle Size Determination of Polystyrene Suspensions Using Spectral Turbidimetry by Benjamin Glasse, Norbert Riefler, Udo Fritsching

“…The continuous monitoring of the particle size distribution in particulate processes with suspensions or emulsions requires measurement techniques that can be used as in situ devices in contrast to ex situ or laboratory methods. …”
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