Articles tagged with Particulate Matter
The NYU Center for Particulate Matter Health Research is conducting studies to identify tiny particles in polluted air that contribute to respiratory ailments, including asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The center aims to establish specific chemical species responsible for mortality and morbidity associated with exposure.
The US Environmental Protection Agency has awarded $8.2 million to the University of Washington for a research center studying air pollution and its effects on human health. The Northwest Research Center will examine fine particles, particulate matter under 2.5 microns in size, and their association with daily health outcomes.
Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University have developed a robot called BOA that removes asbestos from pipes, meeting OSHA and regulatory requirements. The device operates 10 times faster than humans, offering a safer and more economical solution to the nation's environmental problem.
Researchers at Duke University discovered that granular particles can form dramatic chains to relieve stress, leading to potential explanations for self-destruction in passive containers. The study may also shed light on natural phenomena like earthquakes and the behavior of materials under low gravity.
Researchers at the University of Illinois have developed a method to measure interior temperatures of food using magnetic particles, enabling safer and more efficient aseptic processing of solid-liquid foods. This technology has the potential to increase nutritional value, flavor, and reduce energy consumption in food packaging.