Themed collection Traffic non-exhaust substances

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Unpaved road particulate matter emission rates and vehicle-induced transient plume characteristics

James Kacer, Ralph Altmaier, David M. Cwiertny and Patrick T. O'Shaughnessy

Particulate matter (PM) emitted from unpaved rural roads presents a potential inhalation hazard to people living and working near them.

Graphical abstract: Unpaved road particulate matter emission rates and vehicle-induced transient plume characteristics
From the themed collection: Traffic non-exhaust substances
The article was first published on 19 Aug. 2024
Environ. Sci.: Atmos., 2024,4, 1042-1050
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4EA00055B
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Unrecognized volatile and semi-volatile organic compounds from brake wear

V. Perraud, D. R. Blake, L. M. Wingen, B. Barletta, P. S. Bauer, J. Campos, M. J. Ezell, A. Guenther, K. N. Johnson, M. Lee, S. Meinardi, J. Patterson, E. S. Saltzman, A. E. Thomas, J. N. Smith and B. J. Finlayson-Pitts

This study shows that volatile and semi-volatile organic gases are emitted during light and heavy braking. These emissions will remain as we transition to zero exhaust emission vehicles and must be included in air pollution and climate assessments.

Graphical abstract: Unrecognized volatile and semi-volatile organic compounds from brake wear
From the themed collection: Atmospheric chemistry
The article was first published on 18 Apr. 2024
Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2024,26, 928-941
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4EM00024B
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Traceable determination of metal composition of tyres using tandem ICP-MS and benchmarking of emissions inventories

Emma C. Braysher, Andrew S. Brown, Richard J. C. Brown and Nick Molden

A robust validated method for analysis of metals in tyres using microwave digestion and ICP-MS/MS has been developed and used to estimate annual tyre wear emission rates.

Graphical abstract: Traceable determination of metal composition of tyres using tandem ICP-MS and benchmarking of emissions inventories
From the themed collection: Traffic non-exhaust substances
The article was first published on 16 Janv. 2024
Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2024,26, 298-304
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EM00344B
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Microplastic distribution and ecological risks: investigating road dust and stormwater runoff across land uses

S. M. Alamgir Kabir, Muhammed A. Bhuiyan, Guomin Zhang and Biplob Kumar Pramanik

This study in Melbourne, Australia, reveals higher levels of microplastic pollution in industrial areas compared to commercial or residential areas. Stormwater runoff is identified as the main pathway for transporting MPs from road dust to aquatic ecosystems.

Graphical abstract: Microplastic distribution and ecological risks: investigating road dust and stormwater runoff across land uses
From the themed collection: Traffic non-exhaust substances
The article was first published on 13 Nov. 2023
Environ. Sci.: Adv., 2024,3, 62-75
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3VA00128H
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Ultrafine particle emissions from dry clutches: number concentration, size distribution and chemical composition

Rikard Hjelm, Yezhe Lyu, Alessandro Mancini, Bozhena Tsyupa, Minghui Tu, Ulf Olofsson and Jens Wahlström

Clutches in automobiles are shown to produce ultrafine particles, consisting of several metallic elements, which become airborne.

Graphical abstract: Ultrafine particle emissions from dry clutches: number concentration, size distribution and chemical composition
From the themed collection: Traffic non-exhaust substances
The article was first published on 21 Nov. 2023
Environ. Sci.: Atmos., 2024,4, 35-42
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EA00127J
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Induction of toxicity in human colon cells and organoids by size- and composition-dependent road dust

Sung Bum Park, Eun-Ah Kim, Ki Young Kim and Byumseok Koh

Environmental pollution, including the annual resurgence of particulate matter derived from road dust, is a serious issue worldwide.

Graphical abstract: Induction of toxicity in human colon cells and organoids by size- and composition-dependent road dust
From the themed collection: Traffic non-exhaust substances
The article was first published on 18 Janv. 2023
RSC Adv., 2023,13, 2833-2840
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2RA07500H
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About this collection

Non-exhaust substances from road traffic, arising from the wear of vehicle parts (such as from the brakes, tyres and clutch), road wear and road dust resuspension, are an emerging issue for our environment and public health. This collection aims to improve our knowledge of the composition and quantity of these substances, their impact on our surroundings and the potential of technological and non-technological mitigation measures

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