Particle Size and Morphological Evaluation of Airborne Urban Dust Particles by Scanning Electron Microscopy and Bidimensional Empirical Mode Analysis

Autores
Morvidone, Marcela Alejandra; Masci, Ivana; Rubio, Aurora Diana; Kurtz, Melisa Lidia Amelia; Tasat, Deborah Ruth; Piotrkowski, Rosa
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2024
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Airborne particles affect the health of the population. As particles decrease in size, they can penetrate deeper into the respiratory system, reaching the terminal bronchioles and alveoli. Particles as small as 0.1 µm in diameter may translocate into the bloodstream, potentially impacting various organs. Additionally, the smaller the particle size, the longer they remain suspended in the air, thereby increasing their deleterious damages. The aim of this work is to study the size distribution of airborne particles emitted from anthropogenic sources of air pollution, with a special emphasis on estimating the distribution of micro and nanoparticles considered the most harmful to health. The Bidimensional Empirical Mode Decomposition (BEMD) algorithm was used on micrographs of the particles obtained by Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM). BEMD is a current empirical computational tool applied to image analysis that allows extracting non-linear heterogeneous oscillations of brightness. We studied ROFA (Residual Oil Fly Ash) from industrial sources and DEP (Diesel Exhaust Particles) from vehicular emissions as airborne particles. After collecting the particles on filters, micrographs were taken using SEM at different magnifications to which the BEMD algorithm was applied. Particle size and asymmetry distributions were obtained for each mode, allowing the identification of the most deleterious particles. The methodology employed herein is relatively simple and effective for inferring the impact of airborne particulate matter on health and the environment.
Fil: Morvidone, Marcela Alejandra. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Cientificas y Tecnicas. Instituto de Tecnologias Emergentes y Ciencias Aplicadas. - Universidad Nacional de San Martin. Instituto de Tecnologias Emergentes y Ciencias Aplicadas.; Argentina
Fil: Masci, Ivana. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Cientificas y Tecnicas. Instituto de Tecnologias Emergentes y Ciencias Aplicadas. - Universidad Nacional de San Martin. Instituto de Tecnologias Emergentes y Ciencias Aplicadas.; Argentina
Fil: Rubio, Aurora Diana. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Cientificas y Tecnicas. Instituto de Tecnologias Emergentes y Ciencias Aplicadas. - Universidad Nacional de San Martin. Instituto de Tecnologias Emergentes y Ciencias Aplicadas.; Argentina
Fil: Kurtz, Melisa Lidia Amelia. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Cientificas y Tecnicas. Instituto de Tecnologias Emergentes y Ciencias Aplicadas. - Universidad Nacional de San Martin. Instituto de Tecnologias Emergentes y Ciencias Aplicadas.; Argentina
Fil: Tasat, Deborah Ruth. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Cientificas y Tecnicas. Instituto de Tecnologias Emergentes y Ciencias Aplicadas. - Universidad Nacional de San Martin. Instituto de Tecnologias Emergentes y Ciencias Aplicadas.; Argentina
Fil: Piotrkowski, Rosa. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Cientificas y Tecnicas. Instituto de Tecnologias Emergentes y Ciencias Aplicadas. - Universidad Nacional de San Martin. Instituto de Tecnologias Emergentes y Ciencias Aplicadas.; Argentina
Materia
AIRBORNE PARTICLES
MORPHOLOGICAL CHARACTERIZATION
SCANNING ELECTRON MICROSCOPY
BIDIMENSIONAL EMPIRICAL MODE DECOMPOSITION (BEMD)
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spelling Particle Size and Morphological Evaluation of Airborne Urban Dust Particles by Scanning Electron Microscopy and Bidimensional Empirical Mode AnalysisMorvidone, Marcela AlejandraMasci, IvanaRubio, Aurora DianaKurtz, Melisa Lidia AmeliaTasat, Deborah RuthPiotrkowski, RosaAIRBORNE PARTICLESMORPHOLOGICAL CHARACTERIZATIONSCANNING ELECTRON MICROSCOPYBIDIMENSIONAL EMPIRICAL MODE DECOMPOSITION (BEMD)https://purl.org/becyt/ford/1.1https://purl.org/becyt/ford/1Airborne particles affect the health of the population. As particles decrease in size, they can penetrate deeper into the respiratory system, reaching the terminal bronchioles and alveoli. Particles as small as 0.1 µm in diameter may translocate into the bloodstream, potentially impacting various organs. Additionally, the smaller the particle size, the longer they remain suspended in the air, thereby increasing their deleterious damages. The aim of this work is to study the size distribution of airborne particles emitted from anthropogenic sources of air pollution, with a special emphasis on estimating the distribution of micro and nanoparticles considered the most harmful to health. The Bidimensional Empirical Mode Decomposition (BEMD) algorithm was used on micrographs of the particles obtained by Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM). BEMD is a current empirical computational tool applied to image analysis that allows extracting non-linear heterogeneous oscillations of brightness. We studied ROFA (Residual Oil Fly Ash) from industrial sources and DEP (Diesel Exhaust Particles) from vehicular emissions as airborne particles. After collecting the particles on filters, micrographs were taken using SEM at different magnifications to which the BEMD algorithm was applied. Particle size and asymmetry distributions were obtained for each mode, allowing the identification of the most deleterious particles. The methodology employed herein is relatively simple and effective for inferring the impact of airborne particulate matter on health and the environment.Fil: Morvidone, Marcela Alejandra. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Cientificas y Tecnicas. Instituto de Tecnologias Emergentes y Ciencias Aplicadas. - Universidad Nacional de San Martin. Instituto de Tecnologias Emergentes y Ciencias Aplicadas.; ArgentinaFil: Masci, Ivana. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Cientificas y Tecnicas. Instituto de Tecnologias Emergentes y Ciencias Aplicadas. - Universidad Nacional de San Martin. Instituto de Tecnologias Emergentes y Ciencias Aplicadas.; ArgentinaFil: Rubio, Aurora Diana. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Cientificas y Tecnicas. Instituto de Tecnologias Emergentes y Ciencias Aplicadas. - Universidad Nacional de San Martin. Instituto de Tecnologias Emergentes y Ciencias Aplicadas.; ArgentinaFil: Kurtz, Melisa Lidia Amelia. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Cientificas y Tecnicas. Instituto de Tecnologias Emergentes y Ciencias Aplicadas. - Universidad Nacional de San Martin. Instituto de Tecnologias Emergentes y Ciencias Aplicadas.; ArgentinaFil: Tasat, Deborah Ruth. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Cientificas y Tecnicas. Instituto de Tecnologias Emergentes y Ciencias Aplicadas. - Universidad Nacional de San Martin. Instituto de Tecnologias Emergentes y Ciencias Aplicadas.; ArgentinaFil: Piotrkowski, Rosa. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Cientificas y Tecnicas. Instituto de Tecnologias Emergentes y Ciencias Aplicadas. - Universidad Nacional de San Martin. 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dc.title.none.fl_str_mv Particle Size and Morphological Evaluation of Airborne Urban Dust Particles by Scanning Electron Microscopy and Bidimensional Empirical Mode Analysis
title Particle Size and Morphological Evaluation of Airborne Urban Dust Particles by Scanning Electron Microscopy and Bidimensional Empirical Mode Analysis
spellingShingle Particle Size and Morphological Evaluation of Airborne Urban Dust Particles by Scanning Electron Microscopy and Bidimensional Empirical Mode Analysis
Morvidone, Marcela Alejandra
AIRBORNE PARTICLES
MORPHOLOGICAL CHARACTERIZATION
SCANNING ELECTRON MICROSCOPY
BIDIMENSIONAL EMPIRICAL MODE DECOMPOSITION (BEMD)
title_short Particle Size and Morphological Evaluation of Airborne Urban Dust Particles by Scanning Electron Microscopy and Bidimensional Empirical Mode Analysis
title_full Particle Size and Morphological Evaluation of Airborne Urban Dust Particles by Scanning Electron Microscopy and Bidimensional Empirical Mode Analysis
title_fullStr Particle Size and Morphological Evaluation of Airborne Urban Dust Particles by Scanning Electron Microscopy and Bidimensional Empirical Mode Analysis
title_full_unstemmed Particle Size and Morphological Evaluation of Airborne Urban Dust Particles by Scanning Electron Microscopy and Bidimensional Empirical Mode Analysis
title_sort Particle Size and Morphological Evaluation of Airborne Urban Dust Particles by Scanning Electron Microscopy and Bidimensional Empirical Mode Analysis
dc.creator.none.fl_str_mv Morvidone, Marcela Alejandra
Masci, Ivana
Rubio, Aurora Diana
Kurtz, Melisa Lidia Amelia
Tasat, Deborah Ruth
Piotrkowski, Rosa
author Morvidone, Marcela Alejandra
author_facet Morvidone, Marcela Alejandra
Masci, Ivana
Rubio, Aurora Diana
Kurtz, Melisa Lidia Amelia
Tasat, Deborah Ruth
Piotrkowski, Rosa
author_role author
author2 Masci, Ivana
Rubio, Aurora Diana
Kurtz, Melisa Lidia Amelia
Tasat, Deborah Ruth
Piotrkowski, Rosa
author2_role author
author
author
author
author
dc.subject.none.fl_str_mv AIRBORNE PARTICLES
MORPHOLOGICAL CHARACTERIZATION
SCANNING ELECTRON MICROSCOPY
BIDIMENSIONAL EMPIRICAL MODE DECOMPOSITION (BEMD)
topic AIRBORNE PARTICLES
MORPHOLOGICAL CHARACTERIZATION
SCANNING ELECTRON MICROSCOPY
BIDIMENSIONAL EMPIRICAL MODE DECOMPOSITION (BEMD)
purl_subject.fl_str_mv https://purl.org/becyt/ford/1.1
https://purl.org/becyt/ford/1
dc.description.none.fl_txt_mv Airborne particles affect the health of the population. As particles decrease in size, they can penetrate deeper into the respiratory system, reaching the terminal bronchioles and alveoli. Particles as small as 0.1 µm in diameter may translocate into the bloodstream, potentially impacting various organs. Additionally, the smaller the particle size, the longer they remain suspended in the air, thereby increasing their deleterious damages. The aim of this work is to study the size distribution of airborne particles emitted from anthropogenic sources of air pollution, with a special emphasis on estimating the distribution of micro and nanoparticles considered the most harmful to health. The Bidimensional Empirical Mode Decomposition (BEMD) algorithm was used on micrographs of the particles obtained by Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM). BEMD is a current empirical computational tool applied to image analysis that allows extracting non-linear heterogeneous oscillations of brightness. We studied ROFA (Residual Oil Fly Ash) from industrial sources and DEP (Diesel Exhaust Particles) from vehicular emissions as airborne particles. After collecting the particles on filters, micrographs were taken using SEM at different magnifications to which the BEMD algorithm was applied. Particle size and asymmetry distributions were obtained for each mode, allowing the identification of the most deleterious particles. The methodology employed herein is relatively simple and effective for inferring the impact of airborne particulate matter on health and the environment.
Fil: Morvidone, Marcela Alejandra. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Cientificas y Tecnicas. Instituto de Tecnologias Emergentes y Ciencias Aplicadas. - Universidad Nacional de San Martin. Instituto de Tecnologias Emergentes y Ciencias Aplicadas.; Argentina
Fil: Masci, Ivana. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Cientificas y Tecnicas. Instituto de Tecnologias Emergentes y Ciencias Aplicadas. - Universidad Nacional de San Martin. Instituto de Tecnologias Emergentes y Ciencias Aplicadas.; Argentina
Fil: Rubio, Aurora Diana. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Cientificas y Tecnicas. Instituto de Tecnologias Emergentes y Ciencias Aplicadas. - Universidad Nacional de San Martin. Instituto de Tecnologias Emergentes y Ciencias Aplicadas.; Argentina
Fil: Kurtz, Melisa Lidia Amelia. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Cientificas y Tecnicas. Instituto de Tecnologias Emergentes y Ciencias Aplicadas. - Universidad Nacional de San Martin. Instituto de Tecnologias Emergentes y Ciencias Aplicadas.; Argentina
Fil: Tasat, Deborah Ruth. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Cientificas y Tecnicas. Instituto de Tecnologias Emergentes y Ciencias Aplicadas. - Universidad Nacional de San Martin. Instituto de Tecnologias Emergentes y Ciencias Aplicadas.; Argentina
Fil: Piotrkowski, Rosa. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Cientificas y Tecnicas. Instituto de Tecnologias Emergentes y Ciencias Aplicadas. - Universidad Nacional de San Martin. Instituto de Tecnologias Emergentes y Ciencias Aplicadas.; Argentina
description Airborne particles affect the health of the population. As particles decrease in size, they can penetrate deeper into the respiratory system, reaching the terminal bronchioles and alveoli. Particles as small as 0.1 µm in diameter may translocate into the bloodstream, potentially impacting various organs. Additionally, the smaller the particle size, the longer they remain suspended in the air, thereby increasing their deleterious damages. The aim of this work is to study the size distribution of airborne particles emitted from anthropogenic sources of air pollution, with a special emphasis on estimating the distribution of micro and nanoparticles considered the most harmful to health. The Bidimensional Empirical Mode Decomposition (BEMD) algorithm was used on micrographs of the particles obtained by Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM). BEMD is a current empirical computational tool applied to image analysis that allows extracting non-linear heterogeneous oscillations of brightness. We studied ROFA (Residual Oil Fly Ash) from industrial sources and DEP (Diesel Exhaust Particles) from vehicular emissions as airborne particles. After collecting the particles on filters, micrographs were taken using SEM at different magnifications to which the BEMD algorithm was applied. Particle size and asymmetry distributions were obtained for each mode, allowing the identification of the most deleterious particles. The methodology employed herein is relatively simple and effective for inferring the impact of airborne particulate matter on health and the environment.
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