Physicochemical characterisation of combustion particles from vehicle exhaust and residential wood smoke

• Published in: Particle and fibre toxicology Vol. 3; no. 1; p. 1
• Main Authors: Kocbach, Anette, Li, Yanjun, Yttri, Karl E, Cassee, Flemming R, Schwarze, Per E, Namork, Ellen
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England BioMed Central Ltd 03.01.2006; BioMed Central; BMC

Exposure to ambient particulate matter has been associated with a number of adverse health effects. Particle characteristics such as size, surface area and chemistry seem to influence the negative effects of particles. In this study, combustion particles from vehicle exhaust and wood smoke, currentl...