Expected results
A. New NMR, liquid and gaseous chromatographic methods developed for the complete chemical characterization of the organic fraction in fine aerosols collected in Iasi urban area
B. Clear evidences on the importance and characteristics of the organic fraction accounting for the total aerosol mass at this eastern EU site.
C. A reliable quantitative assessment of the organic fraction in fine urban aerosols useful for further predictive studies concerning aerosols potential to be involved in the photooxidative potential of the atmosphere and to have great impact on climate and the human health.
D. Peer reviewed publications in ISI quoted journals and BDI publications and conference proceedings
E. Peer reviewed and non-peer reviewed contributions in national and international conferences/workshops
Estimated results for Objective 1:
Ø Standard operation protocol for collecting reliable samples and data
Ø Particulate data-base PM samples in the 27.6 nm to 9.94 μm size range
Ø Protocols for analysis of organics in samples by various techniques
Ø Ready-to-use data-base for organic constituents of aerosols/particulate phase
Estimated results for Objective 2
Ø Statistical outputs in the form of Whisker’s plot for the organics
Ø Estimates of emission modules from anthropogenic and natural sources