@article{(Open Science Index):https://publications.waset.org/pdf/850,
	  title     = {Characterization of Atmospheric Particulate Matter using PIXE Technique},
	  author    = {P.Kothai and  P. Prathibha and  I.V.Saradhi and  G.G. Pandit and  V.D. Puranik},
	  country	= {},
	  institution	= {},
	  abstract     = {Coarse and fine particulate matter were collected at a
residential area at Vashi, Navi Mumbai and the filter samples were
analysed for trace elements using PIXE technique. The trend of
particulate matter showed higher concentrations during winter than
the summer and monsoon concentration levels. High concentrations
of elements related to soil and sea salt were found in PM10 and
PM2.5. Also high levels of zinc and sulphur found in the particulates
of both the size fractions. EF analysis showed enrichment of Cu, Cr
and Mn only in the fine fraction suggesting their origin from
anthropogenic sources. The EF value was observed to be maximum
for As, Pb and Zn in the fine particulates. However, crustal derived
elements showed very low EF values indicating their origin from
soil. The PCA based multivariate studies identified soil, sea salt,
combustion and Se sources as common sources for coarse and
additionally an industrial source has also been identified for fine
particles.},
	    journal   = {International Journal of Environmental and Ecological Engineering},
	  volume    = {3},
	  number    = {3},
	  year      = {2009},
	  pages     = {39 - 42},
	  ee        = {https://publications.waset.org/pdf/850},
	  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},
	}