Mysterious air pollution in south China linked to volcanic emissions from the Philippines by Changqing Lin, Jian Zhen Yu, Eddie Lee, Pak-Wai Chan, Jackie Wai-Yin Ng, Ying-Wa Chan, Tianshu Zhang, Yiang Chen, Hanzhe Chen, Zijing Zhang, Samuel Ho-Kwong Chui, Jimmy C. H. Fung, Wenqing Liu, Alexis K. H. Lau

“…Unusually high levels of sulfate (reaching 75% of fine particulate matter) and phosphorus (up to 93 ng/m³) in Hong Kong supported this finding. …”
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The Effects of Urban Pollution on the “Gesù Nuovo” Façade (Naples, Italy): A Diagnostic Overview by Alessandro De Rosa, Paola Cennamo, Chiara Saltarelli, Giorgio Trojsi, Juri Rimauro, Maria Rosaria Vigorito, Elena Chianese

“…The results of these phenomena usually manifest as acid rain and particulate patinas, acting on the surface of stone monuments to form the so-called “black crusts”, a typical stone degradation product, mainly composed of gypsum. …”
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The impact of environmental factors on the immunopathogenesis of osteoporosis: A systematic review by Prabowo Nurhasan Agung, Soetrisno, Nurwati Ida, Ardyanto Tonang Dwi, Poncorini Eti, Nurudhin Arief, Dirgahayu Paramasari

“…The review's findings indicate that exposure to environmental pollutants triggers systemic inflammation and oxidative stress, contributing to an imbalance between bone formation and resorption. Fine particulate matter (PM2.5) and nitrogen dioxide (NO2) pollutants are linked to reduced bone mineral density and a heightened risk of osteoporosis. …”
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In Vivo Assessment of Osseous Wound Healing Using a Novel Bone Putty Containing Lidocaine in the Surgical Management of Tooth Extractions by Akshay Kumarswamy, Antonio Moretti, David Paquette, Ricardo Padilla, Eric Everett, Salvador Nares

“…In five beagle dogs the right mandibular premolars were extracted and sockets grafted with (1) xenograft particulate bone and a collagen sponge plug (control), (2) bone putty alone, (3) bone putty mixed with xenograft (3 : 1), or (4) xenograft sandwiched between bone putty. …”
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Gene content of seawater microbes is a strong predictor of water chemistry across the Great Barrier Reef by Marko Terzin, Steven J. Robbins, Sara C. Bell, Kim-Anh Lê Cao, Renee K. Gruber, Pedro R. Frade, Nicole S. Webster, Yun Kit Yeoh, David G. Bourne, Patrick W. Laffy

“…Distinct seasonal variations in surface water chemistry were observed, with nutrient concentrations up to threefold higher during austral summer, explained by enhanced production of particulate organic matter (POM) by photoautotrophic picocyanobacteria, primarily Synechococcus. …”
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The impact of air pollution on career changes among Chinese workers by Jinhuang Chen, Xuewen Long

“…By merging detailed micro-level survey data with regional Fine particulate matter (PM2.5) data from Chinese counties spanning the years 1997 to 2015, we have constructed an extensive database to support our analysis. …”
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Synthesis and Characterization of Nickel-Alumina Composites from Recycled Nickel Powder by V. G. Karayannis, A. K. Moutsatsou

“…Then, this recycled powder was successfully used along with particulate α-alumina to prepare oblong nickel-based composite specimens with ceramic reinforcement loadings ranging from 0 to 30 wt.% by applying powder processing manufacturing techniques including cold isostatic pressing (CIP) and sintering. …”
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A Numerical Study of Railway Ballast Subjected to Direct Shearing Using the Discrete Element Method by Hongyi Zhao, Jing Chen

“…The results of this research provide an in-depth analysis of microscopic characteristics from a particulate scale.…”
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The Recognition of Our National Parks Among Young Adults by Éva Tóth

“…The research revealed that although young adults had much better knowledge about national parks in general than about one particulate directorate, the results can be improved. …”
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Processing and Characterization of a Polypropylene Biocomposite Compounded with Maleated and Acrylated Compatibilizers by Brent A. Nerenz, Michael A. Fuqua, Venkata S. Chevali, Chad A. Ulven

“….% sunflower hull as a particulate reinforcement were compounded and tested under tensile, flexural, and impact loadings. …”
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Intravitreal Devices for the Treatment of Vitreous Inflammation by John B. Christoforidis, Susie Chang, Angela Jiang, Jillian Wang, Colleen M. Cebulla

“…Finally, recently developed investigational particulate drug delivery systems in the form of liposomes, microspheres, and nanoparticles are examined.…”
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Spat efficiency of the smooth scallop Flexopecten glaber in the Aegean Sea, Türkiye by Yigitkurt Selcuk, Kırtık Ali, Kurtay Evrim, Ugur Sinem, Durmaz Yasar

“…The environmental parameters (temperature, salinity, chlorophyll-a, and total particulate matter) were also monitored at two depths. …”
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Exploring the association between air pollution and the incidence of liver cancers by Xin Wu, Xin Zhang, Xiaopeng Yu, Hongyuan Liang, Shaoshan Tang, Yao Wang

“…This review explores the association between air pollution—specifically particulate matter (PM2.5), industrial chemicals like vinyl chloride, and benzene—and the increased risk of liver cancer. …”
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Association between air pollution and osteoporosis: A systematic review by Prabowo Nurhasan Agung, Soetrisno, Nurwati Ida, Ardyanto Tonang Dwi, Poncorini Eti, Nurudhin Arief, Dirgahayu Paramasari

“…Results: For exposure to particulate matter (PM2. 5, PM10), nitrogen oxides (NO₂) and smoking were associated with lower BMD and increased fracture risk. …”
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Emission Performance of a Diesel Engine Fuelled with Petrol Diesel, Green Diesel, and Waste Cooking Oil Blends by O. Chiavola, E. Recco

“…Blending diesel+ with WCO causes a further reduction for most of the engine operative field. Concerning particulate emission, accumulation mode dominates for all fuels. …”
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The role of PM2.5 exposure in lung cancer: mechanisms, genetic factors, and clinical implications by Chi-Yuan Chen, Kuo-Yen Huang, Chin-Chuan Chen, Ya-Hsuan Chang, Hsin-Jung Li, Tong-Hong Wang, Pan-Chyr Yang

“…Recent evidence identifies air pollution, particularly fine particulate matter (PM2.5), as a significant risk factor in LCNS. …”
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Effect of Different Dielectric and Magnetic Nanoparticles on the Electrical, Mechanical, and Thermal Properties of Unidirectional Carbon Fiber-Reinforced Composites by Hafiz Shehbaz Ahmad, Tanveer Hussain, Yasir Nawab, Shuaib Salamat

“…Carbon fiber-reinforced particulate composites are immensely used in commercial and military applications due to their excellent functional and mechanical performance. …”
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Soil CO2 Efflux in a Mixed Pine-Oak Forest in Valsaín (Central Spain) by Rosa Inclán, Daniel De la Torre, Marta Benito, Agustín Rubio

“…Total soil organic matter, Walkey-Black C, particulate organic matter, organic matter fraction below 53 μm, total soil nitrogen content, total soil organic carbon content, and pH were also measured under three representative mature oak, pine, and mixed pine-oak forest stands. …”
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Assessment of PM2.5 Patterns in Malaysia Using the Clustering Method by Ezahtulsyahreen Ab. Rahman, Firdaus Mohamad Hamzah, Mohd Talib Latif, Doreena Dominick

“…Abstract Particulate matter is the parameter of most concern in air quality monitoring in Malaysia. …”
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Examining the Impact of Nitrous Acid Chemistry on Ozone and PM over the Pearl River Delta Region by Rui Zhang, Golam Sarwar, Jimmy C. H. Fung, Alexis K. H. Lau, Yuanhang Zhang

“…The impact of nitrous acid (HONO) chemistry on regional ozone and particulate matter in Pearl River Delta region was investigated using the community multiscale air quality (CMAQ) modeling system and the CB05 mechanism. …”
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