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A case study during the Diwali festival of the variations of black carbon and fine particulate matter (PM1, PM2.5 and PM10) during firecrackers bursting episodes and biomass burning

Expiry Date
: 30/11/2027
CPD Units
: 3.00 Points
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This paper measured the Black Carbon (BC) and Particulate Matter (PM) during the Diwali festival in India during 3-7 November 2021 to determine the impact and the variations in Carbon Black and Particulate Matter emissions.

Keywords: Black Carbon, Particulate Matter, Low-cost sensor, Human health, Firecracker episode

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Educational Objectives

Educational Aim:
The purpose of the study is measuring of Black Carbon and Particulate Matter during the Diwali festival in India to determine the impact on air quality during the firecracker and candle-burning activities.

Educational Outcomes:
Upon completion of this module practitioners should have a clear understanding of:

  1. The influence of Black Carbon on air quality.
  2. The effect of inhalation of Black Carbon on human health.
  3. The effect of firecrackers and biomass burning on Black carbon and fine particulate matter emissions during festivals.  


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