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      <title>TR-813 An Economical and Sustainable Dust Suppressant for Gravel Roads</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Air pollution from fugitive dust poses a significant health risk to the population in rural and arid regions. Conventional chloride-based suppressants offer temporary dust control, leading to soil contamination and infrastructure corrosion. This study proposes the synthesis of a starch-based powder that regenerates into a hydrogel for dust mitigation, owing to its agglomeration and crust-forming abilities. The hydrogel was synthesized by thermally degrading amylopectin-rich starch, undergoing a freeze-thaw cycle, and pulverizing it into powder. The powder was then added to hot water (>65°C) at concentrations of 0.5%, 1%, 2%, and 3% by weight of solution to form regenerated amylopectin starch hydrogel (RASH). Dust suppression performance was evaluated using PI-SWERL (Portable in-situ Wind Erosion Lab) to assess wind erosion rates, and penetration tests to measure crust strength. Results demonstrated that 1%wt. RASH achieved a 100% reduction in wind erosion rates, even at a speed of 90 km/h. This is attributed to the agglomeration of soil grains and the formation of a thick crust. Field tests over 20 days confirmed sustained PM10 suppression in extreme arid conditions (39°C) across various soil types. As a result, a novel, energy-efficient starch-based dust suppressant is proposed, offering a low-cost and scalable solution for long-term dust control in arid climates.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2025 14:40:47 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>A novel haul road dust suppression system using de-alkalized red mud as road base material and ancillary palygorskite-based biopolymer surfactant</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[This study develops a sustainable dust control system for mine haul roads by integrating de-alkalized red mud as the foundational roadbed material with an attapulgite-based biopolymer suppressant. The experimental results demonstrate that this dust suppressant exhibits excellent water retention (with an anti-evaporation rate of 97.74 %) and wettability. APSN (dust suppressant) significantly enhances the mechanical integrity of the red mud substrate, achieving unconfined compressive strengths of 553 kPa (dry condition) and 460.3 kPa (with 10 % moisture content) through cross-linking. Pore ratio experiments reveal that the interaction between the dust suppressant and dust particles improves the stability of the specimens. This suppressant provides a dust suppression efficiency of 98.87 % under a 20-hour wind tunnel test by reducing the interparticle distance, enhancing the liquid bridge force with an increased radius of curvature, bridging particles via palygorskite (ATP) fiber connections through van der Waals interactions, and expanding particle clusters into erosion-resistant aggregates through sodium polyacrylate /soy protein isolate (PAAS/SPI) covalent/hydrogen bonding. At the microstructural level, APSN-treated samples exhibit reduced porosity under triaxial stress. Scanning Electron Microscope / Energy Dispersive Spectrometer (SEM/EDS) analysis confirms that the ATP-rich O-Si-Mg skeletal structure adsorbs fine particles, while PAAS/SPI fills pores and forms a cohesive fibrous network. Together, these mechanisms minimize crack propagation and enhance shear resistance, thereby ensuring superior long-term road stability.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2025 09:48:30 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Dust Mitigation Monitoring Project, Phase II</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Since 2015, the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) has programmed $2.5 million in Highway Safety Improvement Program {HSIP) funds for dust mitigation activities at the Lordsburg Playa on both sides of I-10. In 2018, dust mitigation efforts in the Southern Playa (Road Forks) area were initiated including livestock exclusion, keyline plowing, printing, seeding, tackifier, and fencing. In 2020 and 2021, dust mitigation efforts in the Northern Playa area were initiated including livestock exclusion, channel/erosion control, keyline plowing, printing, seeding, tackifier and fencing. OBJECTIVE: The objective of Phase II study is to determine the effectiveness of land use interventions on mitigating blowing dust and the frequency of dust-related traffic crashes. The primary goal for future implementation is to determine land use interventions that will be effective in future instances of localized blowing dust to prevent crashes due to visibility loss caused by
blowing dust]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 05 Aug 2025 11:25:03 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Performance evaluation and mechanism analysis of electrolyte promoted bio-macromolecular dust suppressants for unpaved haul road dust control in open pit mines</title>
      <link>https://trid.trb.org/View/2563336</link>
      <description><![CDATA[In view of the pollution of unpaved road dust in the current mines, this study demonstrated the excellent dust suppression performance of the dust suppressant by testing the dynamic viscosity, penetration depth and mechanical properties of the dust suppressant, and apply molecular dynamics simulations to reveal the interactions between substances. The results showed that the maximum dust suppression rate was 97.75 % with a dust suppressant formulation of 0.1 wt% SPI + 0.03 wt% Paas + NaOH. The addition of NaOH disrupts the hydrogen bonds between SPI molecules, which allows the SPN to better penetrate the soil particles and form effective bonding networks. The SPI molecules rapidly absorb onto the surface of soil particles through electrostatic interactions and hydrogen bonds. The crosslinking between SPI molecules connects multiple soil particles, forming larger agglomerates. The polar side chain groups in the SPN interact with soil particles through dipole-dipole interactions, further stabilizing the agglomerates and resulting in an enhanced dust suppression effect. Soil samples treated with SPN exhibited higher compressive strength values. This is primarily attributed to the stable network structure formed by the SPN dust suppressant within the soil. Additionally, the SPI molecules and sodium polyacrylate (Paas) molecules in SPN contain multiple active groups, which interact under the influence of NaOH, restricting the rotation and movement of molecular chains. From a microscopic perspective, the SPN dust suppressant further strengthens the interactions between soil particles through mechanisms such as liquid bridge forces, which contribute to the superior dust suppression effect at the macroscopic level.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2025 09:14:31 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Predicting Dust Palliative Effectiveness on Unpaved Roads Using a Simple Laboratory Procedure</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The ability of palliatives such as hygroscopic salts and synthetic fluids to reduce dust emissions from unpaved roads and other unpaved surfaces is well known. However, the effectiveness of different products used to control the loss of fine aggregate particles has largely been evaluated by observing the intensity of dust plumes produced behind moving vehicles. Currently, no standardized laboratory test exists for predicting dust palliative performance. Presented here is a laboratory methodology capable of predicting the effectiveness of palliatives applied to unpaved aggregate surfaces. The procedure evaluates the ability of palliatives to retain fine particles by measuring the total mass of PM10 (particulate matter less than 10 μm in size) present in material abraded from the treated aggregate surface. Total mass is determined by measuring PM10 concentrations in settling dust resulting from propelling a sample into a column. The test methodology is simple yet provides repeatable results. Moreover, the resolution in the test results is high enough to distinguish the performance between different palliatives applied at different application rates. Minor limitations are inherent in the methodology owing to the natural heterogeneity that exists in compacted aggregates. These limitations can be reduced with careful sample preparation.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 21 Jul 2025 08:53:17 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Research on dust diffusion reduction-control technology of wind guide hood system based on an improved tunnel pressurized air system</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The dust generated during tunnel construction poses a serious threat to the health of construction workers. High dust concentrations rapidly spread throughout the tunnel, severely polluting the construction environment. To improve these conditions, the present study sought to develop a wind volume-wind direction guide device, hereinafter referred to as wind guide hood (WGH), which can regulate the pressure air volume in real time. The WGH ventilation and dust control system divides the wind volume into two parts while maintaining a total pressurized air volume of 500 m³/min. One part of the wind volume flows to the digging working face through a pressurized air cylinder, whereas the other part is discharged to the back side of the tunnel, thus achieving dust control. By separating the airflow, the system minimizes the airflow to the face, thereby slowing down dust diffusion. The results revealed that installing the WGH system effectively controls dust propagation. When the airflow to the face is 20 m³/min, the diffusion distance of high-concentration dust is reduced to 18.7 m, and the dust control efficiency is increased by 68.04 %, thereby greatly improving the working conditions within the tunnel.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 09 Apr 2025 09:52:23 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Results of Research on Toxicological and Biological Safety of Ahglomerating Hydrosorption Emulsator Designed for Dust Suppression During Coal Transportation</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Currently, there are various methods and technologies of dust suppression. Transportation of goods by transport, including rail, is associated with increased danger. For each type of cargo, it is necessary to provide for measures to ensure the safety of the transportation process, as well as measures to prevent various emergency situations. The Gorenje coal transportation by rail is also dangerous due to the impact on the environment of such consequences as the spread of dust particles, in case of accidents-the occurrence of fires with the release of combustion products. The authors conducted studies in the conditions of coal transportation of a drug designed to reduce dust particle emissions during the movement of a freight train transporting coal in open wagons. In order to ensure the safety of coal transportation, it is necessary to develop a specialized preparation for dust suppression and conduct studies to confirm its effectiveness and safety. A biological product has been developed - agglomerating hydrosorption emulsifier (AGE), which provides dust suppression and is safe for the health of workers and the environment. The most important characteristics of the AGE dust suppressor are its non-toxicity, complete biodegradability, explosion and fire safety. The considered preparation prevents the release of dust particles into the atmosphere, thereby reducing the possibility of emergency situations.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Mar 2025 16:02:27 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Recherche zu Bremsstaubemissionen im Rahmen von EURO 7</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Ziel ist es, eine Vielzahl von entwickelten beziehungsweise verfügbaren Bremssystemen hinsichtlich ihrer Eignung für den Einsatz in (teilweise) elektrifizierten Fahrzeugen insbesondere im Hinblick auf die zukünftig geplanten Grenzwerte der EURO 7 Norm zu analysieren. Beachtet werden sollen hier sowohl die Grundmaterialien der Bremskomponenten als auch deren Weiterverarbeitung inklusive Beschichtungen, zum Beispiel Kaltgas- oder Wolframm-Beschichtungen. Zusätzlich sollen Absaugsysteme und Kapselungen oder andere Emissionsminderungssysteme für Bremsabrieb analysiert und bewertet werden. Abschließend ist eine Empfehlung beziehungsweise ein Ranking für Bremssysteme von zukünftigen (teilweise) elektrifizierten Pkw zu formulieren, in welcher/welchem berücksichtigt wird, in welchem Maß die Bremsen vermindert durch den Rekuperationsanteil in den (teilweise) elektrifizierten Fahrzeugen beansprucht werden. ABSTRACT IN ENGLISH: The aim is to analyse a large number of developed or available brake systems in terms of their suitability for use in (partially) electrified vehicles, particularly with regard to the planned future limit values of the EURO 7 standard. Both the basic materials of the brake components and their further processing, including coatings (e.g. cold gas or tungsten coatings), are to be analysed. In addition, extraction systems and encapsulations or other emission reduction systems for brake abrasion should be analysed and evaluated. Finally, a recommendation or ranking for brake systems of future (partially) electrified passenger cars is to be formulated, taking into account the extent to which the brakes are less stressed by the recuperation share in the (partially) electrified vehicles.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 25 Feb 2025 08:48:13 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Control of Dust Pollution in Roadway Excavation and Optimization of Dust Removal Ventilation Parameters</title>
      <link>https://trid.trb.org/View/2483180</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Rock drilling of face 1703 of section 185 of the Ashele Copper Mine was used to study dust migration, control, and reduction during excavation. Fluent numerical simulation and theoretical analysis methods were used to study dust pollution during excavation. An orthogonal experiment was carried out to optimize the ventilation parameters of the excavation face and assess the effect of the main parameters (the cross-section size of the air inlet duct, the location of the end face of the roadway inlet duct and air inlet rate of the excavation face) on dust reduction and control. The experimental results show that the ventilation parameters that were most significant in reducing and controlling the dust pollution were the excavation face air inlet rate. A range analysis showed that the most reasonable ventilation parameters were an air inlet rate of the excavation face of 13  m/s, the location of the end face of the roadway inlet duct of 4 m, and the cross-section size of the air inlet was 0.9 m. A comparison of the original and optimized ventilation schemes showed that the dust pollution in the excavation face and the respiratory area decreased significantly. The effectiveness of the optimized parameters was further checked through field tests. Finally, by dividing the activity areas of underground workers in the roadway and further calculating and analyzing the dust concentration in the breathing area of underground workers based on Python deep data mining, providing theoretical assistance for dust control.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:08:03 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>An Economical and Sustainable Dust Suppressant for Gravel Roads</title>
      <link>https://trid.trb.org/View/2508967</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The 66,000-mile-long network of unpaved gravel roads connect 1.2 million rural Iowa population and serves as a backbone to Iowa’s $27 billion per year agrarian economy. On unpaved roads, fugitive dust emanates from the mechanical interaction between the moving vehicles and the crushed aggregates. Fugitive dust primarily comprises of soil minerals (e.g., oxides of silicon, aluminum, calcium, and iron) with particulate material sizes lower than 10 μm (PM10) [4]. According to the National Transportation Statistics (NTS) report published in 2018, approximately 18.5 million short tons of PM10 and 5.34 million short tons of PM2.5 particulates (size lower than 2.5 μm) are entrained into the air annually. About 35% of this particulate material comes from unpaved roads. From the health, economic, and safety points of view, the generation of fugitive dust poses a serious threat to road users and people living in the vicinity of the unpaved roads. Furthermore, the unpaved roads will deteriorate faster due to the loss of fines that bind the larger aggregates. Fugitive dust lowers the visibility on gravel roads leading to accidents. Examples of some accidents occurred in the past due to fugitive dust include a chain of vehicle crashes near I-39 Wisconsin, accidents near Interstate 5 in Coalinga, California, a fatal ATV rollover crash in Carlton country, Minnesota, crashes in the intersection of Conejo Avenue and Highway 41, California; crashes on U.S. Highway 87 between Great Falls and Fort Benton, accidents in Butler County, Missouri, etc. Currently, chlorides especially Calcium Chloride are applied on gravel roads to lower the fugitive dust. Calcium chloride being a hygroscopic material absorbs moisture from the atmosphere that cements the fine particulate material. However, chlorides are detrimental to concrete, corrode automobiles, lower the fertility of soils, and contaminate water bodies. The objective of this project is to synthesize and characterize a low-cost and sustainable dust suppressant that has both hygroscopic nature and agglomeration capability. To this end, both wet and dry formulations will be synthesized. Evaporation tests and wind tunnel tests will be conducted followed by field tests. Preliminary studies suggest that the wet formulation is at least 6 times better than traditional chloride-based dust suppressants.  ]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:37:54 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Best Practices for Dust Control in Minnesota</title>
      <link>https://trid.trb.org/View/2487313</link>
      <description><![CDATA[More than 50 percent of the road network in the United States are gravel roads, underscoring their crucial role in the transportation system. However, one of the drawbacks and biggest complaints of gravel roads is the dust they generate when vehicles pass, causing inconvenience for residents from dust that settles on homes, yards, and parked cars. Dust can also reduce the safety for drivers due to impaired vision. Recently, Minnesota counties have received calls from residents inquiring about environmental, health and corrosion concerns with dust and dust control suppressants. This document investigates these additional questions as well as reviews and updates previous Local Road Research Board (LRRB) reports on dust control.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 28 Jan 2025 14:52:40 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Desertification Process Investigation on Lordsburg Playa </title>
      <link>https://trid.trb.org/View/2480358</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The Lordsburg Playa in New Mexico is a recognized global hotspot for dust storms, contributing to 17 crash fatalities on I-10 in the area since 2014. In recent years, extreme weather events have contributed to alterations in vegetation and weather dynamics, further influencing the frequency and intensity of dust events in the region. In response to the pressing need for improved traffic safety, the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) has implemented static and electronic message boards, a quicker warning system (i.e., the National Weather Service alerts, social media notifications, and website updates), rapid highway closures, and mitigation programs under the Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) to revegetate the Lordsburg Playa area. While these initiatives have been very successful to date, NMDOT remains interested in exploring the relationships between desertification (caused by factors, such as drought, cattle grazing, and moisture loss) and the frequency of dust storms. Research like this could offer valuable insights into the factors influencing dust storms and desertification. By understanding these relationships, NMDOT can develop more effective safety measures to protect both drivers and the environment.
To enhance traffic safety in the Lordsburg Playa area, the research project aims to leverage longitudinal satellite imagery for an in-depth analysis of desertification and its connection to dust storms. The goal of this research is to thoroughly investigate historical satellite imagery, such as Landsat and MODIS, climate data, such as precipitation and temperature data, and other data, such as greenness maps to reveal the connection between the desertification process and the frequency of dust storm activity in the Lordsburg Playa area. Specifically, this research focuses on addressing the following questions: how changes in vegetation and climate over time influence the dynamics of dust storms in the Lordsburg Playa area, and how information on vegetation and extreme weather events can be used to predict dust storms.
Given the volume and format of the satellite data, climate data, and additional data, such as greenness maps involved in this study, the primary objective is to develop an automated analytical workflow that indicates to qualified data analysts or transportation engineers where and when a dust storm event may happen, along with its potential sources. The most effective way to present this information is through a web application that integrates all the data and analytical processes, displaying comprehensive results. Another objective is to promote workforce development on the use of remote sensing technologies for transportation infrastructure management and environmental management, and ultimately, improving the safety and durability and extending the life of transportation.
The tasks involved in this project include: Task 1: Literature review of dust storms and desertification on the Lordsburg Playa; Task 2: Acquire Landsat satellite imagery, climate data, and other data; Task 3: Develop an automated coarse-scale dust storm alarm; Task 4: Conduct a medium-scale analysis of potential dust sources; Task 5: Develop guidebook for toolset implementation and final report, and Task 6: Technology Transfer.
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      <pubDate>Wed, 01 Jan 2025 16:47:59 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>An explicit review and proposal of an integrated framework system to mitigate the baffling complexities induced by road dust-associated contaminants</title>
      <link>https://trid.trb.org/View/2371601</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Road dust-associated contaminants (RD-AC) are gradually becoming a much thornier problem, as their monotonous correlations render them carcinogenic, mutagenic, and teratogenic. While many studies have examined the harmful effects of road dust on both humans and the environment, few studies have considered the co-exposure risk and gradient outcomes given the spatial extent of RD-AC. In this spirit, this paper presents in-depth elucidation into the baffling complexities induced by both major and emerging contaminants of road dust through a panorama-to-profile up-to-date review of diverse studies unified by the goal of advancing innovative methods to mitigate these contaminants. The paper thoroughly explores the correlations between RD-AC and provides insights to understand their potential in dispersing saprotrophic microorganisms. It also explores emerging challenges and proposes a novel integrated framework system aimed at thermally inactivating viruses and other pathogenic micro-organisms commingled with RD-AC. The main findings are: (i) the co-exposure risk of both major and emerging contaminants add another layer of complexity, highlighting the need for more holistic framework strategies, given the geospatial morphology of these contaminants; (ii) road dust contaminants show great potential for extended prevalence and severity of viral particles pollution; (iii) increasing trend of environmentally persistent free radicals (EPFRs) in road dust, with studies conducted solely in China thus far; and (iv) substantial hurdle exists in acquiring data concerning acute procedural distress and long-term co-exposure risk to RD-ACs. Given the baffling complexities of RD-ACs, co-exposure risk and the need for innovative mitigation strategies, the study underscore the significance of establishing robust systems for deep road dust contaminants control and future research efforts while recognizing the interconnectivity within the contaminants associated with road dust.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2024 16:50:46 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Simulation Study of Dust Spatial and Temporal Distribution in Dry Bulk Cargo Port Yard Based on Production Operation Characteristics</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Recently, with the continuous development of the dry bulk shipping market, dry bulk ports remain busy, and dust pollution has become severe. Considering the production operation characteristics in dry bulk cargo port areas, an AERMOD-based simulation model is established in this paper, aiming to study the spatial and temporal distribution of dust in yards under different storage strategies and various surface water contents of dry bulk cargo. The results show that the dust intensity is 33.6% higher when the production operation characteristics are taken into account, dispersing dry bulk cargo with high dust intensity can effectively reduce the overall dust intensity of the yard, and keeping the surface water content of dry bulk cargo at 6%–8% has the best economic benefit. This study provides decision support for the development of storage strategies and dust suppression measures in dry bulk port yards.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 25 Sep 2023 16:23:52 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Temporal variations of urban re-suspended road dust characteristics and its vital contributions to airborne PM₂.₅/PM₁₀ during a long period in Beijing</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Re-suspended road dust RRD as RRD₂.₅ and RRD₁₀ can even more easily enter the atmospheric environment, showing a kind of significant potential to influence atmospheric environment. A campaign of sampling RRD samples at 53 sites and aerosol samples at a representative urban site in Beijing in October 2014, January, April and July 2015 was accomplished, and combined with RRD in 2003, and 2016–2018 periods to investigate the seasonal variations of chemical components in RRD₂.₅ and RRD₁₀, long-term evolutions of RRD characteristics in 2003–2018, and source composition changes of RRD. Meanwhile a technique based on Mg/Al indicator for effectively estimating contributions of RRD to PM was developed. It is found that pollution elements and water-soluble ions in RRD were largely enriched in RRD₂.₅. The pollution elements presented an obvious seasonal variation in RRD₂.₅, however showed various seasonal variations in RRD₁₀. These pollution elements in RRD, due to being mainly impacted by both increasing traffic activities and atmospheric pollution control measures, almost display a single-peak change in 2003–2018. The water-soluble ions in RRD₂.₅ and RRD₁₀ presented various seasonal variations, and displayed an evident increase in 2003–2015. The source composition of RRD in 2003–2015 posed a significant change that traffic activities, crustal soil, secondary pollution species and biomass combustion became significant contributors to RRD. The contributions of RRD₂.₅/RRD₁₀ to mineral aerosols in PM₂.₅/PM₁₀ presented a similar seasonal variation. The synergistic effects of meteorological factors and anthropogenic activities in different seasons were significant motive force influencing the contributions of RRD to the mineral aerosols. The pollution elements Cr and Ni in RRD₂.₅ were the significant contributors to PM₂.₅, however, Cr, Ni, Cu, Zn, and Pb in RRD₁₀ were the important contributors to PM₁₀. The research will provide a new significant scientific guide for further controlling atmospheric pollution and improving air quality.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 20 Jun 2023 10:09:50 GMT</pubDate>
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