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Airborne Nanoparticles (PM 0.1 ) in Southeast Asian Cities: A Review

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  • Worradorn Phairuang

    (Faculty of Geosciences and Civil Engineering, Institute of Science and Engineering, Kanazawa University, Kanazawa 920-1192, Ishikawa, Japan
    Department of Geography, Faculty of Social Sciences, Chiang Mai University, Muang, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand)

  • Muhammad Amin

    (Faculty of Geosciences and Civil Engineering, Institute of Science and Engineering, Kanazawa University, Kanazawa 920-1192, Ishikawa, Japan)

  • Mitsuhiko Hata

    (Faculty of Geosciences and Civil Engineering, Institute of Science and Engineering, Kanazawa University, Kanazawa 920-1192, Ishikawa, Japan)

  • Masami Furuuchi

    (Faculty of Geosciences and Civil Engineering, Institute of Science and Engineering, Kanazawa University, Kanazawa 920-1192, Ishikawa, Japan
    Faculty of Environmental Management, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai 90112, Thailand)

Abstract

PM 0.1 (particles with a diameter ≤ 0.1 µm), nanoparticles (NPs), or ultrafine particles (UFPs) were interchangeably used in the scientific communities. PM 0.1 originated from both natural and human sources; however, PM 0.1 and its effects on the environment, visibility, and human health to understanding air pollution levels, sources, and impacts in Southeast Asia (SEA) countries continue to be challenging. The concentrations of PM 0.1 in most SEA countries are much worse than in western countries’ environments. A further motivation of this reviewed article is to provide a critical synthesis of the current knowledge and study of ambient PM 0.1 in SEA cities. The primary influence of characteristics of PM 0.1 appears to be local sources, including biomass burning and motor vehicles. Continuous monitoring of PM 0.1 in mass and number concentration should be further understood. A critical review is of great importance to facilitating air pollution control policies and predicting the behavior of PM 0.1 in SEA.

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  • Worradorn Phairuang & Muhammad Amin & Mitsuhiko Hata & Masami Furuuchi, 2022. "Airborne Nanoparticles (PM 0.1 ) in Southeast Asian Cities: A Review," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 14(16), pages 1-10, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:14:y:2022:i:16:p:10074-:d:888205
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