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RESEARCH PRODUCT

Chemical fingerprint of outdoor PM2.5 in Malta

David BiloccaGianluca ScaccianoceFabio CibellaSilvia CanepariCinzia PerrinoGiovanni ViegiChristopher ZammitStephen MontefortMartin Balzan

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Total organic carbonAsthma -- Maltabusiness.industryAnalytical chemistryAtmospheric deposition -- MaltaX-ray fluorescencechemistry.chemical_elementMineralogyVanadiumCrude oilchemistry.chemical_compoundNitratechemistryReference valuesMedicinebusinessElemental carbonArsenicAir -- Pollution -- Malta

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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.

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2015-09-016.2 Occupational and Environmental Health
https://doi.org/10.1183/13993003.congress-2015.pa4093