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ABSTRACT: The main purpose of this study was to monitor ambient air particles and particulate-bound mercury Hg(p) in total suspended
particulates (TSP) concentration, dry deposition at five characteristic-sampling sites. In addition, the calculated/measured
dry deposition flux ratios of ambient air particles and particulate-bound mercury Hg(p) using three dry deposition models
during the years of 2009–2010 were also studied. The results showed that the order of seasonal variations for mean particulate-bound
mercury Hg(p) concentrations in TSP at Bei-shi (suburban/coastal), Chang-hua (downtown) and He-mei (residential) were all
shown as spring>fall, winter>summer, respectively. However, the order of seasonal variations mean particulate-bound mercury
Hg(p) concentrations in TSP that occurred at Gao-mei (wetland) were shown as spring>fall>winter>summer, respectively.
Finally, the results of this study also indicated that using the Noll and Fang model exhibited batten prediction results for
ambient air particles and particulate-bound mercury Hg(p) dry deposition when compared with the other depositions models at
any of the characteristic-sampling sites for this study.
KeywordsTSP–Dry deposition–Model–Particulate-bound mercury Hg(p)–Particles
Environmental earth sciences 04/2012; 64(5):1237-1247. · 1.06 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: This investigates the concentrations of Mn, Zn, Cr, Cu, and Pb ambient air in total suspended particulates (TSPs) and dry deposition. The ratios of the calculated to measured dry deposition fluxes of ambient-air Mn, Zn, Cr, Cu and Pb at five characteristic sampling sites from 2009 to 2010 were determined using two dry deposition models. Experimental results demonstrate that the mean concentrations of metallic elements in TSPs and dry deposition were highest at the Quan-xing (industrial) sampling site, which is surrounded by various industrial factories and is in a severely polluted area. The mean seasonal concentrations of metallic elements in TSPs were highest in the winter and fall at all five sites. The analytical concentrations of metallic elements in fall and winter at these five sites were elevated in low winds. The Baklanov model yielded more accurate predictions concerning the dry deposition of metallic elements in ambient air when the sizes of the deposited particles were <5.6 μm, and the Noll and Fang model yielded better predictions when the sizes of the particles were >5.6 μm.
Journal of hazardous materials 12/2011; 203-204:158-68. · 4.14 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: The main purpose for this study is to observe the seasonal and monthly variations for arsenic (As) in total suspended particulates (TSP) concentration and dry deposition at five characteristic sampling sites during the years 2009 and 2010 in central Taiwan. The results show that the highest and lowest monthly average As concentrations in TSP occurred in January and May at Bei-shi (suburban/coastal) and Quan-xing (industrial) sampling sites. In addition, the results show that the highest and lowest monthly average As dry deposition occurred in October and May at Chang-hua (downtown) and Gao-mei (wetland) sampling sites. This study reflected that the mean highest As concentrations in TSP and mean highest As dry deposition occurred at Quan-xing (industrial). However, the mean lowest As concentrations in TSP and mean lowest As dry deposition also occurred at Gao-mei (wetland). Regarding seasonal variation, the results show that the As average seasonal concentration order in TSP was winter > spring > fall > summer, respectively, at Chang-hua (downtown) and He-mei (residential) sampling sites. Finally, the order of As average seasonal dry deposition was fall > winter > spring > summer, respectively, at Chang-hua (downtown), He-mei (residential), and Gao-mei (wetland) sampling sites.
Environmental Monitoring and Assessment 03/2011; 184(2):729-40. · 1.40 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: This study investigated the ambient air particle-bound As(p) and Hg(p) levels and compositions in dry deposition and total suspended particulates (TSP) at five sampling sites in Central Taiwan (suburban/coastal, downtown, residential, industrial and wetland) during the years of 2009 and 2010. The main industrial sources of studied metals in various investigated sites include: steel, electronic, plastic, and chemical industries, the Taichung thermal power plant (TTPP), fossil fuel combustion, a science park, transportation, and waste incineration. The samples were digested with hydrochloric acid (HCl) and nitric acid (HNO3), then they were analyzed for metals by ICP-MS. The mean As(p) levels in dry deposition were the highest at Quan-xing site (industrial) and the lowest at Chang-hua site (downtown). Moreover, the mean Hg(p) levels in dry deposition were the highest at Gao-mei site (wetland) and the lowest at He-mei site (residential). In addition, the mean As(p) levels in TSP were the highest at He-mei site (residential) and the lowest at Gao-mei site (wetland). The mean Hg(p) levels in TSP were the highest at Quan-xing site (industrial) and the lowest at Gao-mei site (wetland). Regarding seasonal variation, the lowest levels in dry deposition for both particles As(p) and Hg(p) occurred in spring and summer. Finally, the lowest levels of As(p) and Hg(p) in TSP were observed in fall and winter.
Environmental Forensics 03/2011; 12(1):7-13. · 0.77 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: This study investigated the feasibility of monitoring arsenic (As) levels in total suspended particulates (TSP), in both dry deposition and dry deposition flux at five sampling sites located in central Taiwan during the years of 2009–2010. Experimental results indicate that the average As concentration in TSP and dry deposition was highest in Quan-xing (industrial) and lowest in Gao-mei (wetland). The mean As composition in TSP was highest in Hei-mei (residential) and lowest in Gao-mei (wetland). The average highest arsenic (As) of seasonal concentrations and compositions in TSP, dry deposition were occurred in winter and fall denotes that fossil fuel combustion by Taichung thermal power plant (TTPP) emissions and heating by household were the main reasons responsible for the high data values measured. Atmospheric concentrations of arsenic (As) were analyzed by a ICP-MS (Perkin Elmer Sciex ELAN DRC II). Finally, best-fit model can be used successfully in the prediction of ambient air pollutants around suburban/coastal, downtown, residential, industrial and wetland areas.
Copyright © Taiwan Association for Aerosol Research. 01/2011; 11:218-229.
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ABSTRACT: The main purpose for this study is to observe the seasonal and month variations for particulates-bound mercury Hg(p) in total suspended particulates (TSP) concentration, dry deposition at five characteristic sampling sites during years of 2009-2010 in central Taiwan. The results show that the highest and lowest monthly average particulates-bound mercury Hg(p) concentrations in TSP were occurred in Dec. and Oct. at Gao-mei (wetland), Chang-hua (downtown) and He-mei (residential) sampling site. In addition, the results show that the highest and lowest monthly average particulates-bound mercury Hg(p) dry deposition was occurred in Feb. and Oct. at Quan-xing (industrial) sampling site. This study reflected that the mean highest particulates-bound mercury Hg(p) concentrations in TSP and mean highest particulates-bound mercury Hg(p) dry deposition were occurred at Gao-mei (wetland) and Quan-xing (industrial). However, the mean lowest particulates-bound mercury Hg(p) concentrations in TSP and mean lowest particulates-bound mercury Hg(p) dry deposition were also occurred at Gao-mei (wetland). Regarding seasonal variation, the order of mean-particulates-bound mercury Hg(p) concentrations in TSP in winter and spring were Gao-mei (wetland) > Quan-xing (industrial) > Bei-shi (suburban/coastal) > Chang-hua (downtown) > He-mei (residential). Finally, the order of mean-particulates-bound mercury Hg(p) dry deposition in fall, spring and summer were Quan-xing (industrial) > Bei-shi (suburban/coastal) > Chang-hua (downtown) > He-mei (residential) > Gao-mei (wetland).
Environmental Monitoring and Assessment 12/2010; 181(1-4):273-89. · 1.40 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: The main purpose of this study is to observe the concentration variations for metallic elements in the atmosphere in Asian countries during 2000-2007. These metallic elements typically generated by human activities are directly or indirectly detrimental to human health. The results show that the highest average metallic elements concentrations of Fe, Cu, Zn and Mn in total suspended particles (TSP) were in China, while the lowest average concentrations were in Japan. For metallic elements Cr and Ni, the highest average concentrations in Japan. The highest average concentrations for metallic element Pb were in China while the lowest average concentrations were in Hong-Kong. These analytical results show that the highest average metallic elements concentrations of Pb, Mn, Cr and Ni in PM(10) occurred in Hong-Kong while the lowest average concentrations were in India. In addition, the lowest average concentrations for Zn and Fe occurred in India. These analytical results demonstrate that the highest average concentrations of Pb in PM(2.5) occurred in Hong-Kong while the lowest average concentration was in Japan. The lowest average concentrations for Cu, Mn, Cr and Ni, the average lowest concentrations occurred in Bangladesh. Taiwan had the lowest average concentrations of Cu and Ni among all Asian countries studied during 2000-2007.
Journal of hazardous materials 08/2010; 180(1-3):115-21. · 4.14 Impact Factor
