Biomass Burning and Their Impacts
A special issue of Atmosphere (ISSN 2073-4433). This special issue belongs to the section "Biometeorology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 July 2019) | Viewed by 3560
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Interests: laser spectroscopy, aerosol optical and physiochemical properties, air quality research, aerosol health impacts, chemical reaction dynamics
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Dear Colleagues,
Biomass Burning (BB) is a global phenomenon and the contribution of BB aerosols in the atmosphere is the highest in the tropics. BB is a major source of aerosols and it can substantially degrade air quality near their sources, but these pollutants are also subject to long range transport. BB influences atmospheric composition at all latitudes. BB is one of the largest sources of organic aerosols black carbon (BC), or absorbing aerosols, in the atmosphere. It is well known that BB aerosols contribute to climate forcing, but much is still unknown about the extent of this forcing, owing to the high level of uncertainty regarding BB aerosol optical properties. The impact of biomass smoke on health is significant and it is a global health disparity issue. Biomass burning generates hundreds of incomplete combustion products in the form of gases and aerosols. Epidemiological studies associate household air pollution with lung diseases, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, lung cancer, and respiratory infections. The focus of this Special Issue is to explore the various impacts of biomass burning including severe weather, climate, air quality and health. Manuscripts focused on laboratory studies, modeling and field studies to understand and quantify BB impacts in all regions and especially in developing countries are welcome.
Prof. Solomon Bililign
Guest Editor
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