Burning of olive tree branches: a major organic aerosol source in the Mediterranean

Aerosol produced during the burning of olive tree branches was characterized with both direct source sampling (using a mobile smog chamber) and with ambient measurements during the burning season. The fresh particles were composed of 80% organic matter, 8–10% black carbon (BC), 5% potassium, 3–4% su...

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Main Authors: E. Kostenidou, C. Kaltsonoudis, M. Tsiflikiotou, E. Louvaris, L. M. Russell, S. N. Pandis
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2013-09-01
Series:Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics
Online Access:http://www.atmos-chem-phys.net/13/8797/2013/acp-13-8797-2013.pdf