Particulate matter and source identification: A case study of Nigeria

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Abulude F. O.
Fagbayide S. D.
Akinnusotu A.
Elisha J. J.
Makinde O. E.

Abstract

Particulate Matter (PM), an important air pollutant, is one of the causes of death both in developed and developing countries of the world. There has been collaboration, dialogue and consultation with stakeholders who identify the problems and formulate policies to mitigate it. In order for mitigation to be effective, efforts have been put in place by researchers to study PM by identifying and quantifying their various sources. The results have assisted in formulating effective measures to reduce the problem. There is awareness now both in developed and developing countries of the need to reduce air pollution. Several tools for improving air quality have been developed. Many types of research have been carried out on PM using source apportionment methods and the results have been helpful in the places researched. Nigeria has been part of the research work. This paper reviews the efforts that researchers have made in this area, with the aim of better understanding the magnitude of PM pollution in Nigeria, the availability of instrumentation and chemicals, the receptor model used, and the possible sources of PM which could be a threat to public health. The paper, therefore, highlights the aims of research, the methodology, receptor model employed and results. Implications and recommendations of the studies are provided.

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O., A. F., D., F. S., A., A., J., E. J., & E., M. O. (2019). Particulate matter and source identification: A case study of Nigeria. Engineering and Applied Science Research, 46(2), 151–169. Retrieved from https://ph01.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/easr/article/view/153078
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