Investigation of semi-volatile particle emissions from road transport and their abatement

Investigation of semi-volatile particle emissions from road transport and their abatement - Supervisors Dr S Zeraati Rezaei, Prof A Tsolakis, Dr J Herreros and Prof R Harrison

Very fine particle emissions, and the formation of secondary aerosols through atmospheric processing, are believed to significantly impact public health. Emissions from transportation contain intermediate-/semi-volatile organic compounds that can cause uncertainty in quantifying actual levels of particle emissions and their physico-chemical properties.

This PhD project is linked with the Horizon Europe and UKRI project 'Air quality and health impact of primary semi-volatile and secondary particles and their abatement (AEROSOLS)'. It aims to define robust measurement methodologies to quantify the currently overlooked semi-volatile emissions, identify their associated risks, and propose technological abating mechanisms to help improve air quality and public health.