Characterization Methods of Ions and Metals in Particulate Matter Pollutants on PM2.5 and PM10 Samples from Several Emission Sources

Mauricio A. Correa, Santiago A. Franco, Luisa M. Gómez, David Aguiar and Henry A. Colorado ()
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Mauricio A. Correa: Grupo de Investigación y Laboratorio de Monitoreo Ambiental—GLIMA, Universidad de Antioquia UdeA, Calle 70 N°. 52-21, Medellin 050010, Colombia
Santiago A. Franco: Grupo de Investigación y Laboratorio de Monitoreo Ambiental—GLIMA, Universidad de Antioquia UdeA, Calle 70 N°. 52-21, Medellin 050010, Colombia
Luisa M. Gómez: Grupo de Investigación y Laboratorio de Monitoreo Ambiental—GLIMA, Universidad de Antioquia UdeA, Calle 70 N°. 52-21, Medellin 050010, Colombia
David Aguiar: Grupo de Investigación y Laboratorio de Monitoreo Ambiental—GLIMA, Universidad de Antioquia UdeA, Calle 70 N°. 52-21, Medellin 050010, Colombia
Henry A. Colorado: CCComposites Laboratory, Universidad de Antioquia UdeA, Calle 70 N°. 52-21, Medellín 050010, Colombia

Sustainability, 2023, vol. 15, issue 5, 1-18

Abstract: This research investigated the current methods of characterization of ions and metals in particulate matter pollutants from different emission sources. The study was conducted through the Proknow-C methodology, in which a portfolio that includes scientific and review articles was selected. The document addresses different methodologies currently used to quantify diverse ions and metals (IIMM) found in particulate matter (PM), specifically focused on PM 10 and PM 2.5 . The investigation was made going through the types of filters used to capture the pollutant, the equipment and the corresponding characterization techniques. Results show the Proknow-C method is a reliable way to analyze PM pollution research, revealing the state of art for metals and ions types, characterization technologies, current situations and trends. Sulfate, nitrate, and ammonium ions are found in concentrations between 70 and 80% of the PM. Among the main metals found are chromium, nickel, lead, cadmium, iron, manganese, coper, and zinc. The main detection method found in the studied research was inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry. It was also found that geographic information systems are a good tool for integrating special data with PM and air pollution, which could accelerate the diagnosis and thus the actions to give solution to the problem.

Keywords: particulate matter; air pollution; trace elements; metals; ions (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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