Chemical characteristics and toxicity of particles from residential biomass combustion

Biomass combustion for residential heating is recognised as an important source of particulate matter, not only in the ambient air, but also inside the dwellings. Exposure to biomass burning particles has been linked to a vast array of adverse health effects. The physical and chemical properties of...

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Main Author: Vicente, Estela Alexandra Domingos (author)
Format: doctoralThesis
Language:eng
Published: 2022
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10773/31277
Country:Portugal
Oai:oai:ria.ua.pt:10773/31277