@article{(Open Science Index):https://publications.waset.org/pdf/2532, title = {Chemical Characterization of Submicron Aerosol in Kanpur Region: a Source Apportionment Study}, author = {A. Chakraborty and T. Gupta}, country = {}, institution = {}, abstract = {Several studies have shown the association between ambient particulate matter (PM) and adverse health effects and climate change, thus highlighting the need to limit the anthropogenic sources of PM. PM Exposure is commonly monitored as mass concentration of PM10 (particle aerodynamic diameter < 10μm) or PM2.5 (particle aerodynamic diameter < 2.5μm), although increasing toxicity with decreasing aerodynamic diameter has been reported due to increased surface area and enhanced chemical reactivity with other species. Additionally, the light scattering properties of PM increases with decreasing size. Hence, it is important to study the chemical characterization of finer fraction of the particulate matter and to identify their sources so that they can be controlled appropriately to a large extent at the sources before reaching to the receptors.}, journal = {International Journal of Environmental and Ecological Engineering}, volume = {3}, number = {3}, year = {2009}, pages = {56 - 59}, ee = {https://publications.waset.org/pdf/2532}, url = {https://publications.waset.org/vol/27}, bibsource = {https://publications.waset.org/}, issn = {eISSN: 1307-6892}, publisher = {World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology}, index = {Open Science Index 27, 2009}, }