Publications by authors named "David Ek"
Environ Int
November 2024
Article Synopsis
- The oxidative potential (OP) of airborne particulate matter (PM) is important for assessing health risks, but traditional methods of measuring OP have slow time resolution and may miss reactive components.
- A new instrument has been developed that allows for continuous, high-resolution (5-minute intervals) measurement of OP, providing more accurate data compared to traditional filter-based techniques.
- Conducted at the Marylebone Road Air Quality Monitoring Station in London, the study showed that high-resolution OP data reveals real-time changes influenced by factors like wind conditions and various PM sources, enhancing our understanding of PM's health implications.
