Measuring multiple particle sizes
Instrumentation firm TSI recently introduced an air quality monitor equipped for simultaneous measurement of PM1, PM2.5, PM4 and PM10 particulate matter, in addition to temperature and relative humidity
Solar tech sniffs out chemical agents
In a colourful solution to a dangerous problem, Australian scientists are adapting a component from cutting-edge solar cells to design a rapid, light-based detection system for deadly toxins
Monitoring solvent emissions
VOCs are released from industrial activities that utilise organic chemicals such as solvents, as well as from engines and incinerators that burn organic materials and fuels. Both types of application present similar monitoring requirements.
Group calls for London’s Engine Off initiative to be adopted by the rest of...
Traffic and transportation research firm TRL is calling for local authorities to replicate a new evidence-based Idling Action London initiative - presented at the...
New report aims to advance safety for waste collection vehicle crews during the pandemic
Report by University College London supports the importance of ventilation and cleaning
A new report from UCL, commissioned by resource recovery firm Veolia, presents...
Traffic data prompt air quality concerns as lockdown lifts
• Call for cities to commit to Clean Air Zones to protect the public
• Traffic across major cities in January 2021 at 83% of...
Pollution sensing is prêt a porter
The notion of a sensitive, wearable gas sensor - equipped to perform environmental and human health monitoring - has been a technological grail for...
California city protects bus drivers from COVID-19 by installing air cleaning technology
City of Turlock installs air cleaning devices in entire bus fleet
The city of Turlock will become the first in California to...
Sponsored content: Cleaner air thanks to carbon filtration
The UK Government’s Clean Air Strategy identifies a number of target compounds that need to be reduced dramatically within industrial air emissions.
The most reliable air quality monitor?
The refinement and development of the AQMesh small sensor air quality monitoring system over many years, and through numerous global co-location comparisons, have brought a wealth of unique benefits, says the firm.
Cooking’s PM persistence
Researchers at the University of Birmingham say they have demonstrated how cooking emissions are able to survive in the atmosphere over several days, rather than being broken up and dispersed
Solvent sensor to boost safety
No technology currently exists to perform a real-time, automatic check in fuel tanks for Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) – chemicals that evaporate quickly at room temperature. Technologies that are generally used to monitor these chemicals currently use electronic sensors that need to be heated past 150 degrees
Mapping helps mitigate emissions from wood burning
A collaboration between air quality visualisation firm EarthSense and Leicester City Council will develop and test tools to support better communication about the implications of burning wood at specific times and places to enable better management of domestic stoves and emissions.
Measuring NOx in combustion
NOx gases are mostly produced by the combustion of hydrocarbons in vehicles and engines, as well as industrial processes such as power generation and cement manufacture. Consequently, NOx measurements are vital to minimise emissions and demonstrate compliance in applications such as engine development, combustion control, emissions abatement, stack testing, and in the development of any products or processes that burn hydrocarbon fuels.
Preventing aerosol transmission
A variety of measures are needed to prevent the spread of the coronavirus SARS-Cov-2 in nursing homes, and it is particularly important to develop a strategy to protect healthcare workers from airborne transmission.
Early COVID-19 lockdowns had less impact on urban air quality than first believed
The first COVID-19 lockdowns led to significant changes in urban air pollution levels around the world, but the changes were smaller than expected –...
Sponsored content: Instrumentation firm has a memorable year, and not just because of coronavirus...
Despite the bleak, unprecedented Covid-19 cloud that descended upon us all in 2020, Enviro Technology Services (ET) has had a memorable and positive year...
Sponsored content: Cleaner air thanks to carbon filtration
During 2019, the UK Government set out its plans for reducing the levels of specific air pollutants, in a document called the Clean Air...
We must act smarter to solve air pollution crisis
Local authorities need to act urgently and use smart technology to address the air pollution crisis that is currently facing our towns and cities,...
Major global cities have seen a surge in air pollution post-lockdown
As the world slowly revolves back to normality, some cities are still benefitting from lockdown-related improvements to air quality, while others are slipping back...
