Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®
Physical Sciences and Mathematics Commons™
Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®
- Discipline
- Publication Type
Articles 1 - 2 of 2
Full-Text Articles in Physical Sciences and Mathematics
Dr. Lawrence J. Berliner, Anit Tyagi
Dr. Lawrence J. Berliner, Anit Tyagi
DU Undergraduate Research Journal Archive
An interview with Dr. Lawrence J. Berliner.
Measurements Of Atmospheric Radicals, Heather L. Runberg
Measurements Of Atmospheric Radicals, Heather L. Runberg
Electronic Theses and Dissertations
Atmospheric particulate matter (PM) is a global health concern. PM2.5 is formed primarily through combustion processes such as automobile use and industrial activity. Natural sources of PM2.5 result from events like volcanos and wildfires. Upon inhalation, PM2.5 is small enough to travel deep into the lungs where it can form reactive oxygen species (ROS), such as hydroxyl radical (OH), causing oxidative damage to pulmonary tissues. PM2.5 has been linked to cardiopulmonary diseases such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and high blood pressure.
PM2.5 is small enough to remain aloft and travel many hundreds …