Nanostructured thin films of Ba-doped indium oxide have been examined for monitoring ppm levels of NOx in ambient air, and their response patterns have been recorded at different operating conditions. These films are found to be capable of sensing down to 0.5 ppm NOx concentration in air. The optimum operating temperature for sensing is found to be 300°C. Response and retrace times are typically 60 s and 300 s respectively. They are highly selective to NOx and do not show significant response to hydrogen and petroleum gas up to 5000 ppm.
Almost any place of employment can present a potential threat to health and safety from airborne particulates and aerosols. It is important to note, however, that dust hazards are not necessarily visible to the human eye and that the finest particles can represent the greatest threat because of their ability to travel deepest into the lungs. Effective monitoring is therefore key to the implementation of an effective risk management strategy.
There are two major reasons for monitoring dust in the workplace; to...
Teshekpuk Lake is the largest lake in the Alaskan Arctic and the third largest lake in the state. Given the importance of this region to an abundance of native wildlife and expected environmental changes associated with projected sea-level rise, coastline erosion and oil and gas development, the Teshekpuk Lake Observatory (TLO) was established as an effort to gain a better understanding of this internationally recognized ecosystem during a period of rapid environmental change in the Arctic.
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Emissions standards imposed upon auto engineering firms in the US could be set to change, as the Environmental Protection Agency reviews the current standards which have been in place since 2012. The EPA are considering redressing the greenhouse gas emissions standards for light-duty vehicles due for production in the model years 2022—2025, citing changing economic circumstances as the reason behind the potential shift. Automakers are divided as to the environmental and commercial impact of rolling back...
Crystalline silica, most commonly found in the form of quartz, is a basic component of the earth; it’s found in soil, sand granite, and other minerals. During many industrial processes, crystalline silica is released as particles that are 100 times smaller than beach sand.1 Due to their size, these mineral particles cannot easily be cleared by human lungs. Instead, they persist in the respiratory system and form scar tissue, contributing to serious health problems for those experiencing prolonged exposure....
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