Desert dust has a notable impact on aerobiological measurements in Europe
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DOI: 10.1016/j.aeolia.2020.100636
Abstract: Abstract Dust emitted from the surface of arid and semi-arid regions is a natural source of coarse particulate matter (PM) in the atmosphere. Long-distance transport episodes of desert dust to Europe can have a large… read more here.
Keywords: notable impact; dust; desert dust; dust notable ... See more keywords
Simulation of microscale particle interactions for optimization of an electrodynamic dust shield to clean desert dust from solar panels
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DOI: 10.1016/j.solener.2017.07.064
Abstract: Abstract A largely neglected aspect necessary to prevent energy losses of photovoltaic (PV) panels is efficient and cost-effective mitigation of dust soiling. A potential solution is an electrodynamic dust shield (EDS) to lift and transport… read more here.
Keywords: electrodynamic dust; transport; simulation microscale; dust shield ... See more keywords
Integrative analysis of desert dust size and abundance suggests less dust climate cooling.
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DOI: 10.1038/ngeo2912
Abstract: Desert dust aerosols affect Earth's global energy balance through interactions with radiation1,2, clouds3,4, and ecosystems5. But the magnitudes of these effects are so uncertain that it remains unclear whether atmospheric dust has a net warming… read more here.
Keywords: integrative analysis; dust; desert dust; climate ... See more keywords
Direct foliar acquisition of desert dust phosphorus fertilizes forest trees despite reducing photosynthesis.
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DOI: 10.1093/treephys/tpad012
Abstract: Phosphorus availability to forest trees is often limited by local soil conditions that increase its fixation to soil minerals. In certain regions, atmospheric P inputs can compensate for low soil P availability. Among atmospheric P… read more here.
Keywords: dust; forest trees; photosynthesis; desert dust ... See more keywords
Monitoring the contribution of desert dust intrusion to PM10 concentration in Northern Cyprus
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DOI: 10.17159/2410-972x/2017/v27n2a8
Abstract: Air quality in the Mediterranean basin has been affected by PM10 pollution induced by transported desert dust and local emission. The study used PM10 data from Nicosia, Kyrenia, Guzelyurt and Famagusta urban representatives, Kalecik rural… read more here.
Keywords: pm10; background; dust; pm10 concentration ... See more keywords
Characterizing bioaerosols in PM2.5 in a semi-arid region experiencing desert dust events
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DOI: 10.3389/fenvs.2023.1307426
Abstract: Introduction: Fine particulate matter (PM2.5) pollution is a global public health concern, particularly in arid and semi-arid regions that experience dust events. Exposure to PM2.5 has been associated with various short- and long-term health effects,… read more here.
Keywords: pm2; semi arid; bioaerosols pm2; bacterial fungal ... See more keywords
Desert dust episodes during pregnancy are associated with increased preterm delivery in French Guiana
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DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2024.1252040
Abstract: Preterm deliveries are a major multifactorial public health problem in French Guiana. Desert dust episodes have been associated with preterm delivery in Guadeloupe, a territory with similarities to French Guiana. We thus tried to replicate… read more here.
Keywords: dust episodes; preterm; dust; delivery ... See more keywords
Infectious Diseases Associated with Desert Dust Outbreaks: A Systematic Review
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19116907
Abstract: Background: Desert dust outbreaks and dust storms are the major source of particulate matter globally and pose a major threat to human health. We investigated the microorganisms transported with desert dust particles and evaluated their… read more here.
Keywords: dust outbreaks; health; infectious diseases; dust ... See more keywords