Elemental Composition and Sources of Fine Particulate Matter (PM2.5) in Delhi, India

In this study we have analysed the elemental composition of fine particulate matter (PM 2.5 ) to examine the seasonal changes and sources of the elements in Delhi, India from January, 2017 to December, 2021. During the entire sampling period, 19 elements (Al, Fe, Ti, Cu, Zn, Cr, Ni, As, Mo, Cl, P, S...

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Published in:Bulletin of environmental contamination and toxicology 2023-03, Vol.110 (3), p.60-60, Article 60
Main Authors: Sharma, S. K., Mandal, T. K.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Age groups
Air Pollutants - analysis
Aluminum
Aquatic Pollution
Calcium
Carcinogens
Chemical composition
Chromium
Copper
Earth and Environmental Science
Ecotoxicology
Emissions
Environment
Environmental Chemistry
Environmental Health
Environmental Monitoring
India
Industrial emissions
Ions - analysis
Iron
Laboratories
Lead - analysis
Magnesium
Manganese
Molybdenum
Monsoons
Mortality
Nickel
Particulate emissions
Particulate matter
Particulate Matter - analysis
Pollution
Principal components analysis
Seasonal variations
Seasons
Soil Science & Conservation
Titanium
Toxicology
Vehicle emissions
Waste Water Technology
Water Management
Water Pollution Control
X-ray fluorescence
Zinc
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Summary:In this study we have analysed the elemental composition of fine particulate matter (PM 2.5 ) to examine the seasonal changes and sources of the elements in Delhi, India from January, 2017 to December, 2021. During the entire sampling period, 19 elements (Al, Fe, Ti, Cu, Zn, Cr, Ni, As, Mo, Cl, P, S, K, Pb, Na, Mg, Ca, Mn, and Br) of PM 2.5 were identified by Wavelength Dispersive X-ray Fluorescence Spectrometer. The higher annual mean concentrations of S (2.29 µg m -3 ), Cl (2.26 µg m -3 ), K (2.05 µg m -3 ), Ca (0.96 µg m -3 ) and Fe (0.93 µg m -3 ) were recorded during post-monsoon season followed by Zn > Pb > Al > Na > Cu > Ti > As > Cr > Mo > Br > Mg > Ni > Mn > and P. The annual mean concentrations of elemental composition of PM 2.5 accounted for 10% of PM 2.5 (pooled estimate of 5 year). Principal Component Analysis (PCA) identified the five main sources [crustal/soil/road dust, combustion (BB + FFC), vehicular emissions (VE), industrial emissions (IE) and mixed source (Ti, Cr and Mo rich-source)] of PM 2.5 in Delhi, India.
ISSN:0007-4861
1432-0800
DOI:10.1007/s00128-023-03707-7