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In this study, the results of chemical concentrations inside and outside of a Lisbon (Portugal) traffic tunnel were compared, during one week. They were obtained by Instrumental Neutron Activation Analysis (INAA). The tunnel values largely exceed the Air Ambient legislated values and the Pearson Correlations Coefficients point out to soil re-suspension/dispersed road dust (As, Ce, Eu, Hf, Fe, Mo, Sc, Zn), traffic-markers (Ba, Cr), tire wear (Cr, Zn), break wear (Fe, Zn, Ba, Cu, Sb), exhaust and motor oil (Zn) and sea-spray (Br, Na). On all days these elements inside the tunnel were more enriched than outside; significant statistical differences were found for Co (p=0.005), Br (p=0.008), Zn (p=0.01) and Sb (p=0.005), while enrichment factors of As and Sc are statistically identical. The highest values were found for As, Br, Zn and Sb, for both inside and outside the tunnel.
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Saúde ambiental Poluição do ar Meio urbano Túnel Portugal Região de Lisboa e Vale do Tejo Environmental health Air pollution Air pollutants Dust Environmental monitoring Neutron activation analysis Vehicle emissions
Citation
Almeida-Silva M, Canha N, Freitas MC, Dung HM, Dionísio I. Air pollution at an urban traffic tunnel in Lisbon, Portugal. Appl Radiat Isot. 2011;69(11):1586-91.