Variability and Source Characterization of Regional PM of Two Urban Areas Dominated by Biomass Burning and Anthropogenic Emission
Abstract Identifying the sources and formation pathways of particulate matter (PM) and its components is important to determine the impact of atmospheric aerosols on human health and the warming of the global atmosphere. Here, we characterized the variability of the eleven-year concentration and the...
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| author | Christian Mark G. Salvador Jhon Robin dR. Yee Iara Chantrelle V. Coronel Angel T. Bautista Raymond J. Sugcang Mark Anthony M. Lavapiez Rey Y. Capangpangan Preciosa Corazon B. Pabroa |
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| description | Abstract Identifying the sources and formation pathways of particulate matter (PM) and its components is important to determine the impact of atmospheric aerosols on human health and the warming of the global atmosphere. Here, we characterized the variability of the eleven-year concentration and the origin of PM2.5 in two urban regions (Metro Manila and Boracay) in the Philippines, a country in South East Asia (SEA) with high local anthropogenic emissions and frequently impacted by transboundary pollution. The surface concentration of PM2.5 was analyzed using simulated and reanalyzed satellite data (MERRAero), complemented, and validated with filter measurements for PM2.5 and black carbon (BC). The PM2.5 masses in Metro Manila (12.3 ± 2.4 µg m−3) and Boracay (12.9 ± 3.6 µg m−3) were comparable yet with varying concentrations of aerosol components Anthropogenic related components of PM (organic carbon, sulfate, and BC) were more enhanced in the metropolis region (4.9 µg m−3) than in the prime tourist spot (2.72 µg m−3). Sulfate formation impacted the aerosol mass in Metro Manila, with the photochemical oxidation of SO2 as the predominant production pathway of sulfates. Analysis of regional organic matter (OM) and BC in Boracay revealed extensive transboundary transport of biomass burning (BB) plumes from equatorial SEA countries. Also, the ratio of OM and SO4 was utilized as a quick proxy for source characterization. Metro Manila and Boracay reported 0.77 ± 0.20 and 1.06 ± 0.55, highlighting the evident impact of traffic emissions in the PM mass in the metropolis region. For Boracay, the mixed contributions of BB and vehicular activities influenced the formation of PM. Overall, the reanalysis of satellite data captured the long-term variability and origins of surface PM in two vital urban regions in the Philippines. The utilization of MERRAero will be an important procedure in making regulatory decisions on regional pollution control. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-656746a6b7354d7e87221f2b2a87d0012025-02-09T12:17:13ZengSpringerAerosol and Air Quality Research1680-85842071-14092022-04-0122611310.4209/aaqr.220026Variability and Source Characterization of Regional PM of Two Urban Areas Dominated by Biomass Burning and Anthropogenic EmissionChristian Mark G. Salvador0Jhon Robin dR. Yee1Iara Chantrelle V. Coronel2Angel T. Bautista3Raymond J. Sugcang4Mark Anthony M. Lavapiez5Rey Y. Capangpangan6Preciosa Corazon B. Pabroa7Balik Scientist Program, Department of Science and Technology — Philippine Council for Industry, Energy and Emerging Technology Research and DevelopmentDepartment of Science and Technology (Philippines) — Philippine Nuclear Research Institute, Commonwealth AvenueDepartment of Science and Technology (Philippines) — Philippine Nuclear Research Institute, Commonwealth AvenueDepartment of Science and Technology (Philippines) — Philippine Nuclear Research Institute, Commonwealth AvenueDepartment of Chemistry, Caraga State UniversityDepartment of Chemistry, Caraga State UniversityDepartment of Physical Science and Mathematics, College of Science and Environment, Mindanao State University-NaawanDepartment of Science and Technology (Philippines) — Philippine Nuclear Research Institute, Commonwealth AvenueAbstract Identifying the sources and formation pathways of particulate matter (PM) and its components is important to determine the impact of atmospheric aerosols on human health and the warming of the global atmosphere. Here, we characterized the variability of the eleven-year concentration and the origin of PM2.5 in two urban regions (Metro Manila and Boracay) in the Philippines, a country in South East Asia (SEA) with high local anthropogenic emissions and frequently impacted by transboundary pollution. The surface concentration of PM2.5 was analyzed using simulated and reanalyzed satellite data (MERRAero), complemented, and validated with filter measurements for PM2.5 and black carbon (BC). The PM2.5 masses in Metro Manila (12.3 ± 2.4 µg m−3) and Boracay (12.9 ± 3.6 µg m−3) were comparable yet with varying concentrations of aerosol components Anthropogenic related components of PM (organic carbon, sulfate, and BC) were more enhanced in the metropolis region (4.9 µg m−3) than in the prime tourist spot (2.72 µg m−3). Sulfate formation impacted the aerosol mass in Metro Manila, with the photochemical oxidation of SO2 as the predominant production pathway of sulfates. Analysis of regional organic matter (OM) and BC in Boracay revealed extensive transboundary transport of biomass burning (BB) plumes from equatorial SEA countries. Also, the ratio of OM and SO4 was utilized as a quick proxy for source characterization. Metro Manila and Boracay reported 0.77 ± 0.20 and 1.06 ± 0.55, highlighting the evident impact of traffic emissions in the PM mass in the metropolis region. For Boracay, the mixed contributions of BB and vehicular activities influenced the formation of PM. Overall, the reanalysis of satellite data captured the long-term variability and origins of surface PM in two vital urban regions in the Philippines. The utilization of MERRAero will be an important procedure in making regulatory decisions on regional pollution control.https://doi.org/10.4209/aaqr.220026Surface PM2.5MERRAeroLong term trendsSouth East AsiaBiomass burning |
| spellingShingle | Christian Mark G. Salvador Jhon Robin dR. Yee Iara Chantrelle V. Coronel Angel T. Bautista Raymond J. Sugcang Mark Anthony M. Lavapiez Rey Y. Capangpangan Preciosa Corazon B. Pabroa Variability and Source Characterization of Regional PM of Two Urban Areas Dominated by Biomass Burning and Anthropogenic Emission Aerosol and Air Quality Research Surface PM2.5 MERRAero Long term trends South East Asia Biomass burning |
| title | Variability and Source Characterization of Regional PM of Two Urban Areas Dominated by Biomass Burning and Anthropogenic Emission |
| title_full | Variability and Source Characterization of Regional PM of Two Urban Areas Dominated by Biomass Burning and Anthropogenic Emission |
| title_fullStr | Variability and Source Characterization of Regional PM of Two Urban Areas Dominated by Biomass Burning and Anthropogenic Emission |
| title_full_unstemmed | Variability and Source Characterization of Regional PM of Two Urban Areas Dominated by Biomass Burning and Anthropogenic Emission |
| title_short | Variability and Source Characterization of Regional PM of Two Urban Areas Dominated by Biomass Burning and Anthropogenic Emission |
| title_sort | variability and source characterization of regional pm of two urban areas dominated by biomass burning and anthropogenic emission |
| topic | Surface PM2.5 MERRAero Long term trends South East Asia Biomass burning |
| url | https://doi.org/10.4209/aaqr.220026 |
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