Application of Positive Matrix Factorization in the Identification of the Sources of PM2.5 in Taipei City

Fine particulate matter (PM2.5) has a small particle size, which allows it to directly enter the respiratory mucosa and reach the alveoli and even the blood. Many countries are already aware of the adverse effects of PM2.5, and determination of the sources of PM2.5 is a critical step in reducing its...

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Main Authors: Wen-Yuan Ho, Kuo-Hsin Tseng, Ming-Lone Liou, Chang-Chuan Chan, Chia-hung Wang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-06-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Subjects:
PMF
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/15/7/1305