Source Apportionment of PM<sub>2.5</sub> in Florence (Italy) by PMF Analysis of Aerosol Composition Records

Source Apportionment of PM<sub>2.5</sub> in Florence (Italy) by PMF Analysis of Aerosol Composition Records

An extensive field campaign was carried out in Florence (Tuscany) to investigate the PM<sub>2.5</sub> composition and to identify its sources. The scientific objective of this study is providing a reliable source apportionment, which is mandatory for the application of effective mitigati...

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Main Authors:	Silvia Nava, Giulia Calzolai, Massimo Chiari, Martina Giannoni, Fabio Giardi, Silvia Becagli, Mirko Severi, Rita Traversi, Franco Lucarelli
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2020-05-01
Series:	Atmosphere
Subjects:	urban aerosols PM<sub>2.5</sub> source apportionment PMF hourly samples daily samples
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4433/11/5/484

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