Impact of air pollution in health and socio-economic aspects: Review on future approach

Sivarethinamohan, R.; Sujatha, S.; Priya, Shanmuga; Sankaran, Ramanan; Gafoor, Abdul; Rahman, Zunaithur

doi:10.1016/j.matpr.2020.08.540

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“…Today, numerous studies confirm the negative impact of air pollution on the physical and chemical properties of the natural atmosphere [6][7][8]. The findings of most studies demonstrate that both short-and long-term exposure to air pollution, especially PM 2.5 and, to a lesser extent, PM 10, sulfur dioxide (SO 2 ) and nitrogen dioxide (NO 2 ), may contribute significantly to higher rates of infections and mortality for respiratory and cardiovascular system diseases [1,9,10].…”

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Influence of Carbon Sorbent Quantity on Breakthrough Time in Absorbent Filters for Antismog Half Mask Application

2022

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In this article, we present polymer non-woven fabrics with the addition of carbon sorbents being tested to estimate the breakthrough time and efficient protection against vapors present in smog. For this purpose, three substances were selected, which constitute an inhalation hazard and are smog components: cyclohexane, toluene, and sulfur dioxide. It was demonstrated that an increased quantity of carbon sorbent in polymeric filters significantly prolongs the breakthrough time. However, high sorbent quantities may increase the filter surface mass and air flow resistance. To optimize the protective parameters with functionality, a compromise between the two has to be found. By comparing the breakthrough times for different carbon sorbent quantities, the optimal filter composition was elaborated. The analyzed non-woven fabrics were manufactured by the melt-blown process and filled with ball-milled carbon sorbents supplied directly into the fabric blowing nozzle. Both protective performance and textural properties were analyzed for two commercially available carbon sorbents. Furthermore, it was proven that high values of sorbent-specific surface area translates directly into greater filter performance.

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Influence of Carbon Sorbent Quantity on Breakthrough Time in Absorbent Filters for Antismog Half Mask Application

2022

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“…The variables used herein and described above in Table 1 were selected in consideration of the data available and of the findings of studies prior to ours. 28 …”

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Evolution of Romania’s Economic Structure and Environment Degradation – An Assessment Through LMDI Decomposition Approach

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Băncescu³

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Purpose This paper studies the relationships between air pollutants (PM 10 , PM 2.5 , N 2 O) and different diseases (tumors, skin and respiratory) and the factors influencing air pollutant emissions in Romania. Methods The methods are Toda-Yamamoto procedure of non-causality Granger test, grey relational analysis and logarithmic mean Divisia index method (LMDI). Results Air pollutants intensities dropped significantly over 2008–2017 period due to structural changes. The only economic activity that showed an increase both in volume and intensity of air pollutants, despite a downward trend of farming activities output is agriculture. Technology improvements play a significant role in mitigation of PM 2.5 emissions and a moderate role in mitigation of PM 10 emissions. For N 2 O emissions technology used contributed to an increase of N 2 O intensities. Conclusion Health policy makers should address the issue of technology improvements and mitigation of agriculture emissions to improve health of individuals and air quality.

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“…The particulate matter (PM2.5 or PM10) is contained in primary pollutants: nitrogen oxides, the voltaic organic compound, carbon monoxides, arsenic, sulfur oxides, and specks of metals such as mercury, copper, and cadmium [26]. When considering secondary toxins, on the other end, these emerge in the atmosphere as an effect of chemical reactions, which differ between particular materials that incorporate ozone nitrogen oxides [27]. According to WHO reports, there is an overall death rate of 43% from air pollution pertaining to chronic obstructive infections of the human lungs: lung cancer, in comparison, had a rate of 29%, dental issues had a rate of 25%, stroke had a rate of 24%, and pulmonary disease had a rate of 17%.…”

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“…According to WHO reports, there is an overall death rate of 43% from air pollution pertaining to chronic obstructive infections of the human lungs: lung cancer, in comparison, had a rate of 29%, dental issues had a rate of 25%, stroke had a rate of 24%, and pulmonary disease had a rate of 17%. The impact of lowering the air quality in an environment is crucial, both in the developing states and in industrialized countries that have stable and reliable growth [27].…”

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A Novel Hybrid Life Cycle Assessment Approach to Air Emissions and Human Health Impacts of Liquefied Natural Gas Supply Chain

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Global interest in LNG products and supply chains is growing, and demand continues to rise. As a clean energy source, LNG can nevertheless emit air pollutants, albeit at a lower level than transitional energy sources. An LNG plant capable of producing up to 126 MMTA was successfully developed and simulated in this study. A hybrid life cycle assessment model was developed to examine the social and human health impacts of the LNG supply chain’s environmental air emission formation. The Multiregional Input–Output (MRIO) database, the Aspen HYSYS model, and the LNG Maritime Transportation Emission Quantification Tool are the key sources of information for this extensive novel study. We began our research by grouping environmental emissions sources according to the participation of each stage in the supply chain. The MDEA Sweetening plant, LNG loading (export terminal), and LNG transportation stages were discovered to have the maximum air emissions. The midpoint air emissions data estimated each stage’s CO2-eq, NOx-eq, and PM2.5-eq emissions per unit LNG generated. According to the midpoint analysis results, the LNG loading terminal has the most considerable normalized CO2-eq and NOx-eq emission contribution across all LNG supply chain stages. Furthermore, the most incredible intensity value for normalized PM2.5-eq was recorded in the SRU and TGTU units. Following the midpoint results, the social human health impact findings were calculated using ReCiPe 2016 characterization factors to quantify the daily loss of life associated with the LNG process chain. SRU and TGTU units have the most significant social human health impact, followed by LNG loading (export terminal) with about 7409.0 and 1203.9 (DALY/million Ton LNG produced annually), respectively. Natural gas extraction and NGL recovery and fractionation units are the lowest for social human health consequences.

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Impact of air pollution in health and socio-economic aspects: Review on future approach

Cited by 20 publications

References 48 publications

Influence of Carbon Sorbent Quantity on Breakthrough Time in Absorbent Filters for Antismog Half Mask Application

Influence of Carbon Sorbent Quantity on Breakthrough Time in Absorbent Filters for Antismog Half Mask Application

Evolution of Romania’s Economic Structure and Environment Degradation – An Assessment Through LMDI Decomposition Approach

A Novel Hybrid Life Cycle Assessment Approach to Air Emissions and Human Health Impacts of Liquefied Natural Gas Supply Chain

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