Publications by authors named "Renata Fatma Martins"
Environ Technol
April 2014
Article Synopsis
- Rainwater quality in southern Brazil is impacted by both air pollution and marine aerosols, with a study done in Florianópolis analyzing 22 rainwater samples to identify contamination sources.
- The study found average pH levels of 4.97 and electrical conductivity of 14.68 µS/cm, along with varying contributions of specific ions and trace metals attributed to marine aerosols and continental emissions.
- Techniques such as principal component analysis revealed that while marine aerosols contributed certain ions, continental sources heavily influenced pollutants like nitrates, and the study noted a consistent acidity likely linked to organic acids.
