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Comprehensive Air Pollution Control and Air Quality Management

A special issue of Atmosphere (ISSN 2073-4433). This special issue belongs to the section "Air Quality".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (10 December 2023) | Viewed by 2160

Special Issue Editors

Prof. Dr. Hung-Lung Chiang

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Department of Safety Health and Environmental Engineering, National Yunlin University of Science and Technology, Yunlin 640301, Taiwan
Interests: air pollution control; air quality management; solid waste disposal; environmental risk assessment; nanomaterial
Dr. Vivien How

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Department of Environmental and Occupational Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang 43400, Malaysia
Interests: health risk assessment; chemical and health risk assessment, disaster risk reduction

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Comprehensive air pollution control and air quality management refer to approaches and strategies that address air pollution issues and maintain acceptable air quality levels. Effective air quality management requires a comprehensive understanding of the sources, types, and effects of air pollutants and the implementation of integrated measures to reduce pollution and improve air quality. This Special Issue on Comprehensive Air Pollution Control and Air Quality Management aims to explore the challenges, strategies, and advancements in mitigating air pollution and managing air quality on a global scale. The growing concern over deteriorating air quality and its effects on human health and the environment necessitates multifaceted approaches and interdisciplinary research to address this pressing issue.

This Special Issue brings together a collection of research articles, review papers, and case studies that shed light on various topics related to comprehensive air pollution control and air quality management. The articles encompass a wide range of interrelated subjects, including, but not limited to, the following:

  • Multi-pollutant control strategies;
  • Emerging pollutants control and technological advancement;
  • Urban and industrial air quality management;
  • Air pollution health risk assessment.

This Special Issue provides a comprehensive overview of the current state of research by addressing these broad topics related to air pollution control and air quality management. It provides valuable insights for policymakers, researchers, and stakeholders pursuing sustainable solutions. This collection of articles contributes to global efforts to combat air pollution, protect public health, and preserve the environment for future generations with its findings.

We very much look forward to your submissions.

Prof. Dr. Hung-Lung Chiang
Dr. Vivien How
Guest Editors

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Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Atmosphere is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.

Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2400 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.

Keywords

  • emission source characteristics
  • emission factors
  • air pollution control
  • air quality management
  • health risk assessment

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Positive Effect Observed on Reducing Criteria Pollutant Emissions Provided by Provisional Local Regulations during the 2022 Winter Olympics
by Zongwen Shi, Zhoupeng Ren, Junfu Fan, Jiwei Zuo, Yu Gao and Fulu Wei
Atmosphere 2023, 14(12), 1774; https://doi.org/10.3390/atmos14121774 - 30 Nov 2023
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This study examined the impact of temporary air quality control measures on reducing pollutants during the 2022 Winter Olympics in China, utilizing real-time monitoring data from 2017 and 2022 to assess spatial and temporal variations in critical air pollutant concentrations. The results showed [...] Read more.
This study examined the impact of temporary air quality control measures on reducing pollutants during the 2022 Winter Olympics in China, utilizing real-time monitoring data from 2017 and 2022 to assess spatial and temporal variations in critical air pollutant concentrations. The results showed that concentrations of PM2.5, PM10, CO, SO2, and NO2 in the Beijing–Tianjin–Hebei region during the Olympic Games showed a marked decrease compared to the historical period, with reductions of 36.59%, 20.35%, 33.95%, 28.90%, and 22.70%, respectively. Significant north–south spatial differences were observed in Beijing, Tianjin, and Hebei Province during the Olympic period. The cities of Zhangjiakou, Chengde, Qinhuangdao, Beijing, and Tangshan showed the most significant pollution reduction. Based on assessments conducted during the Olympic period, it was noted that more than 95% of the daily average concentrations of pollutants are below the maximum values set by the World Health Organization for the interim target. Our research shows that provisional regulations effectively control the emission of air pollutants, providing a solid reference and basis for ensuring air quality during major international events. Full article
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Improving the Air Quality Management: The Air Pollutant and Carbon Emission and Air Quality Model for Air Pollutant and Carbon Emission Reduction in the Iron and Steel Industries of Tangshan, Hebei Province, China
by Shaobo Chen, Jianhui Li, Qian You, Zhaotong Wang, Wanyue Shan, Xin Bo and Rongjie Zhu
Atmosphere 2023, 14(12), 1747; https://doi.org/10.3390/atmos14121747 - 28 Nov 2023
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Currently, Tangshan confronts the dual challenge of elevated carbon emissions and substantial pollution discharge from the iron and steel industries (ISIs). While significant efforts have been made to mitigate air pollutants and carbon emissions within the ISIs, there remains a gap in comprehending [...] Read more.
Currently, Tangshan confronts the dual challenge of elevated carbon emissions and substantial pollution discharge from the iron and steel industries (ISIs). While significant efforts have been made to mitigate air pollutants and carbon emissions within the ISIs, there remains a gap in comprehending the control of carbon emissions, air pollutant emissions, and their contributions to air pollutant concentrations at the enterprise level. In this study, we devised the Air Pollutant and Carbon Emission and Air Quality (ACEA) model to identify enterprises with noteworthy air pollution and carbon emissions, as well as substantial contributions to air pollutant concentrations. We constructed a detailed inventory of air pollutants and CO2 emissions from the iron and steel industry in Tangshan for the year 2019. The findings reveal that in 2019, Tangshan emitted 5.75 × 104 t of SO2, 13.47 × 104 t of NOx, 3.55 × 104 t of PM10, 1.80 × 104 t of PM2.5, 5.79 × 106 t of CO and 219.62 Mt of CO2. The ACEA model effectively pinpointed key links between ISI enterprises emitting air pollutants and carbon dioxide, notably in pre-iron-making processes (coking, sintering, pelletizing) and the Blast furnace. By utilizing the developed air pollutant emission inventory, the CALPUFF model assessed the impact of ISI enterprises on air quality in the Tangshan region. Subsequently, we graded the performance of air pollutant and CO2 emissions following established criteria. The ACEA model successfully identified eight enterprises with significant air pollution and carbon emissions, exerting notable influence on air pollutant concentrations. Furthermore, the ACEA outcomes offer the potential for enhancing regional air quality in Tangshan and provide a scientific instrument for mitigating air pollutants and carbon emissions. The effective application of the ACEA model in Tangshan’s steel industry holds promise for supporting carbon reduction initiatives and elevating environmental standards in other industrial cities across China. Full article
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