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Gabriele Marcias
Department of Medical Sciences and Public Health, University of Cagliari, Monserrato, 092109 Cagliari, Italy

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Published: 27 April 2021 in International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
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Background: The main anthropic sources of exposure to airborne benzene include vehicular traffic, cigarette smoke, and industrial emissions. Methods: To detect early genotoxic effects of environmental exposure to benzene, we monitored environmental, personal, and indoor airborne benzene in children living in an urban area and an area near a petrochemical plant. We also used urinary benzene and S-phenylmercapturic acid (S-PMA) as biomarkers of benzene exposure and urinary 8-hydroxydeoxyguanosine (8-OHdG) as a biomarker of early genotoxic effects. Results: Although always below the European Union limit of 5 μg/m3, airborne benzene levels were more elevated in the indoor, outdoor, and personal samples from the industrial surroundings compared to the urban area (p = 0.026, p = 0.005, and p = 0.001, respectively). Children living in the surroundings of the petrochemical plant had urinary benzene values significantly higher than those from the urban area in both the morning and evening samples (p = 0.01 and p = 0.02, respectively). Results of multiple regression modelling showed that age was a significant predictor of 8-OHdG excretion, independent of the sampling hour. Moreover, at the low exposure level experienced by the children participating in this study, neither personal or indoor airborne benzene level, nor personal monitoring data, affected 8-OHdG excretion. Conclusions: Our results suggest the importance of biological monitoring of low-level environmental exposure and its relation to risk of genotoxic effects among children.

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Ilaria Pilia; Marcello Campagna; Gabriele Marcias; Daniele Fabbri; Federico Meloni; Giovanna Spatari; Danilo Cottica; Claudio Cocheo; Elena Grignani; Fabio De-Giorgio; Pierluigi Cocco; Ernesto D’Aloja. Biomarkers of Low-Level Environmental Exposure to Benzene and Oxidative DNA Damage in Primary School Children in Sardinia, Italy. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2021, 18, 4644 .

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Ilaria Pilia, Marcello Campagna, Gabriele Marcias, Daniele Fabbri, Federico Meloni, Giovanna Spatari, Danilo Cottica, Claudio Cocheo, Elena Grignani, Fabio De-Giorgio, Pierluigi Cocco, Ernesto D’Aloja. Biomarkers of Low-Level Environmental Exposure to Benzene and Oxidative DNA Damage in Primary School Children in Sardinia, Italy. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2021; 18 (9):4644.

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Ilaria Pilia; Marcello Campagna; Gabriele Marcias; Daniele Fabbri; Federico Meloni; Giovanna Spatari; Danilo Cottica; Claudio Cocheo; Elena Grignani; Fabio De-Giorgio; Pierluigi Cocco; Ernesto D’Aloja. 2021. "Biomarkers of Low-Level Environmental Exposure to Benzene and Oxidative DNA Damage in Primary School Children in Sardinia, Italy." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 18, no. 9: 4644.

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Published: 03 March 2021 in International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
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Airport activity causes the emission of particulate matter and noise, two environmental contaminants and potential health hazards, particularly for the personnel operating nearby taxiways. We explored the association between exposure to fine/ultrafine particles (UFPs) and noise with heart rate variability (HRV), an early indicator of cardiovascular autonomic response, among a sample of airport ground staff. Between May and June 2018, thirty-four male operators (mean age = 43 years and SD = 6.7) underwent personal monitoring of exposure to nanoparticles and noise, and HRV during their work activity. We conducted univariate and multivariate analysis to test the effect of UFP and noise exposure HRV. Total Lung Deposition Surface Area (LDSA) was significantly associated with a decrease in HRV Total Power and Triangular index (β = −0.038 p = 0.016 and β = −7.8 × 10−5, p = 0.042, respectively). Noise peak level showed an opposite effect, which was significant for Total Power (β = 153.03, p = 0.027), and for Triangular index (β = 0.362, p = 0.035). Further investigation is warranted to clarify the effect of the concurrent exposure to UFPs and noise on early changes of cardiac autonomic regulation.

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Luigi Lecca; Gabriele Marcias; Michele Uras; Federico Meloni; Nicola Mucci; Francesca Larese Filon; Giorgio Massacci; Giorgio Buonanno; Pierluigi Cocco; Marcello Campagna. Response of the Cardiac Autonomic Control to Exposure to Nanoparticles and Noise: A Cross-Sectional Study of Airport Ground Staff. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2021, 18, 2507 .

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Luigi Lecca, Gabriele Marcias, Michele Uras, Federico Meloni, Nicola Mucci, Francesca Larese Filon, Giorgio Massacci, Giorgio Buonanno, Pierluigi Cocco, Marcello Campagna. Response of the Cardiac Autonomic Control to Exposure to Nanoparticles and Noise: A Cross-Sectional Study of Airport Ground Staff. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2021; 18 (5):2507.

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Luigi Lecca; Gabriele Marcias; Michele Uras; Federico Meloni; Nicola Mucci; Francesca Larese Filon; Giorgio Massacci; Giorgio Buonanno; Pierluigi Cocco; Marcello Campagna. 2021. "Response of the Cardiac Autonomic Control to Exposure to Nanoparticles and Noise: A Cross-Sectional Study of Airport Ground Staff." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 18, no. 5: 2507.

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Published: 14 January 2020 in International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
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We appreciate the interest raised by our paper on the association between conditions linked to work-related stress and the prolongation of the QT interval on the electrocardiogram [...].

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Luigi Isaia Lecca; Igor Portoghese; Nicola Mucci; Maura Galletta; Federico Meloni; Ilaria Pilia; Gabriele Marcias; Daniele Fabbri; Jacopo Fostinelli; Roberto G. Lucchini; Pierluigi Cocco; Marcello Campagna. Reply to Comment on Lecca, L.I.; Portoghese, I.; Mucci, N.; Galletta, M.; Meloni, F.; Pilia, I.; Marcias, G.; Fabbri, D.; Fostinelli, J.; Lucchini, R.G.; Cocco, P.; Campagna, M. Association between Work-Related Stress and QT Prolongation in Male Workers. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2020, 17, 510 .

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Luigi Isaia Lecca, Igor Portoghese, Nicola Mucci, Maura Galletta, Federico Meloni, Ilaria Pilia, Gabriele Marcias, Daniele Fabbri, Jacopo Fostinelli, Roberto G. Lucchini, Pierluigi Cocco, Marcello Campagna. Reply to Comment on Lecca, L.I.; Portoghese, I.; Mucci, N.; Galletta, M.; Meloni, F.; Pilia, I.; Marcias, G.; Fabbri, D.; Fostinelli, J.; Lucchini, R.G.; Cocco, P.; Campagna, M. Association between Work-Related Stress and QT Prolongation in Male Workers. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2020; 17 (2):510.

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Luigi Isaia Lecca; Igor Portoghese; Nicola Mucci; Maura Galletta; Federico Meloni; Ilaria Pilia; Gabriele Marcias; Daniele Fabbri; Jacopo Fostinelli; Roberto G. Lucchini; Pierluigi Cocco; Marcello Campagna. 2020. "Reply to Comment on Lecca, L.I.; Portoghese, I.; Mucci, N.; Galletta, M.; Meloni, F.; Pilia, I.; Marcias, G.; Fabbri, D.; Fostinelli, J.; Lucchini, R.G.; Cocco, P.; Campagna, M. Association between Work-Related Stress and QT Prolongation in Male Workers." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 17, no. 2: 510.

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Published: 28 November 2019 in International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
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: Background: Work-related stress is a potential cardiovascular risk factor, but the underlying mechanism is not fully explained. The autonomic nervous system control of cardiac function might play a specific role; therefore, monitoring the QT interval in the electrocardiogram can highlight an autonomic imbalance induced by occupational stressors. The aim of our study was to explore the QT interval parameters as early indicators of imbalance of the autonomic cardiac function in relation to work-related stress. Methods: During 2015–2016 annual workplace health surveillance, we measured work-related stress in 484 workers of a logistic support company using the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) tool. We assessed the frequency-corrected QT (QTc) interval and the QT index (QTi) on the electrocardiogram of each participant, and collected demographic and clinical data. We compared the QTc values by the four Karasek’s categories (active/passive jobs, low/high strain job), and by job support (present/lacking), and conducted multivariate analysis to adjust for possible confounders. Results: The results of the multivariate regression analysis showed that QTc was prolonged among workers operating at a specific site where stress level was found to be elevated. Regular physical activity showed a beneficial effect against QTc prolongation. We did not observe an effect on QTc length by the cross-combined Karasek’s categories of job control, job demand, and job support. Conclusions: Our study suggests subclinical effects of conditions associated with work-related stress on the autonomic regulation of cardiac function. Further research is warranted to elucidate the combined effect of work organization and lifestyle factors on autonomic cardiac function.

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Luigi Isaia Lecca; Igor Portoghese; Nicola Mucci; Maura Galletta; Federico Meloni; Ilaria Pilia; Gabriele Marcias; Daniele Fabbri; Jacopo Fostinelli; Roberto G. Lucchini; Pierluigi Cocco; Marcello Campagna. Association between Work-Related Stress and QT Prolongation in Male Workers. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2019, 16, 4781 .

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Luigi Isaia Lecca, Igor Portoghese, Nicola Mucci, Maura Galletta, Federico Meloni, Ilaria Pilia, Gabriele Marcias, Daniele Fabbri, Jacopo Fostinelli, Roberto G. Lucchini, Pierluigi Cocco, Marcello Campagna. Association between Work-Related Stress and QT Prolongation in Male Workers. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2019; 16 (23):4781.

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Luigi Isaia Lecca; Igor Portoghese; Nicola Mucci; Maura Galletta; Federico Meloni; Ilaria Pilia; Gabriele Marcias; Daniele Fabbri; Jacopo Fostinelli; Roberto G. Lucchini; Pierluigi Cocco; Marcello Campagna. 2019. "Association between Work-Related Stress and QT Prolongation in Male Workers." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 16, no. 23: 4781.

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Published: 15 March 2019 in Environments
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The occupational exposure to airborne fine and ultrafine particles (UFPs) and noise in aircraft personnel employed in airport taxiway was investigated. Stationary samplings and multiple personal sampling sites and job tasks were considered. Size distribution, particle number concentrations, lung dose surface area were measured by personal particle counters and by means of an electric low pressure impactor (ELPI+TM). Morphological and chemical characterization of UFPs were performed by transmission and scanning electron microscopy, the latter together with energy dispersive X-Ray spectroscopy based spatially resolved compositional mapping. A-weighted noise exposure level A-weighted noise exposure level normalized to an 8 h working day and Peak Sound C-weighted Pressure Level was calculated for single worker and for homogeneous exposure groups. Our study provides evidence on the impact of aviation-related emissions on occupational exposure to ultrafine particles and noise exposure of workers operating in an airport taxiway. Main exposure peaks are related to pre-flight operations of engine aircrafts. Although exposure to ultrafine particles and noise appears to not be critical if compared with other occupational scenarios, the coincidence in time of high peaks of exposure to ultrafine particles and noise suggest that further investigations are warranted in order to assess possible subclinical and clinical adverse health effects in exposed workers, especially for cardiovascular apparatus.

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Gabriele Marcias; Maria Francesca Casula; Michele Uras; Andrea Falqui; Edoardo Miozzi; Elisa Sogne; Sergio Pili; Ilaria Pilia; Daniele Fabbri; Federico Meloni; Marco Pau; Andrea Maurizio Sanna; Jacopo Fostinelli; Giorgio Massacci; Ernesto D’Aloja; Francesca Larese Filon; Marcello Campagna; Luigi Isaia Lecca. Occupational Fine/Ultrafine Particles and Noise Exposure in Aircraft Personnel Operating in Airport Taxiway. Environments 2019, 6, 35 .

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Gabriele Marcias, Maria Francesca Casula, Michele Uras, Andrea Falqui, Edoardo Miozzi, Elisa Sogne, Sergio Pili, Ilaria Pilia, Daniele Fabbri, Federico Meloni, Marco Pau, Andrea Maurizio Sanna, Jacopo Fostinelli, Giorgio Massacci, Ernesto D’Aloja, Francesca Larese Filon, Marcello Campagna, Luigi Isaia Lecca. Occupational Fine/Ultrafine Particles and Noise Exposure in Aircraft Personnel Operating in Airport Taxiway. Environments. 2019; 6 (3):35.

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Gabriele Marcias; Maria Francesca Casula; Michele Uras; Andrea Falqui; Edoardo Miozzi; Elisa Sogne; Sergio Pili; Ilaria Pilia; Daniele Fabbri; Federico Meloni; Marco Pau; Andrea Maurizio Sanna; Jacopo Fostinelli; Giorgio Massacci; Ernesto D’Aloja; Francesca Larese Filon; Marcello Campagna; Luigi Isaia Lecca. 2019. "Occupational Fine/Ultrafine Particles and Noise Exposure in Aircraft Personnel Operating in Airport Taxiway." Environments 6, no. 3: 35.

Journal article
Published: 01 February 2019 in Metals
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Several studies have shown an increased mortality rate for different types of tumors, respiratory disease and cardiovascular morbidity associated with foundry work. Airborne particles were investigated in a steelmaking foundry using an electric low-pressure impactor (ELPI+™), a Philips Aerasense Nanotracer and traditional sampling equipment. Determination of metallic elements in the collected particles was carried out by inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry. The median of ultrafine particle (UFP) concentration was between 4.91 × 103 and 2.33 × 105 part/cm3 (max. 9.48 × 106 part/cm3). Background levels ranged from 1.97 × 104 to 3.83 × 104 part/cm3. Alveolar and deposited tracheobronchial surface area doses ranged from 1.3 × 102 to 8.7 × 103 mm2, and 2.6 × 101 to 1.3 × 103 mm2, respectively. Resulting inhalable and respirable fraction and metallic elements were below limit values set by Italian legislation. A variable concentration of metallic elements was detected in the different fractions of UFPs in relation to the sampling site, the emission source and the size range. This data could be useful in order to increase the knowledge about occupational exposure to fine and ultrafine particles and to design studies aimed to investigate early biological effects associated with the exposure to particulate matter in the foundry industries.

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Gabriele Marcias; Jacopo Fostinelli; Andrea Maurizio Sanna; Michele Uras; Simona Catalani; Sergio Pili; Daniele Fabbri; Ilaria Pilia; Federico Meloni; Luigi Isaia Lecca; Egidio Madeo; Giorgio Massacci; Luca Stabile; Ernesto D’Aloja; Giorgio Buonanno; Giuseppe De Palma; Marcello Campagna. Occupational Exposure to Fine Particles and Ultrafine Particles in a Steelmaking Foundry. Metals 2019, 9, 163 .

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Gabriele Marcias, Jacopo Fostinelli, Andrea Maurizio Sanna, Michele Uras, Simona Catalani, Sergio Pili, Daniele Fabbri, Ilaria Pilia, Federico Meloni, Luigi Isaia Lecca, Egidio Madeo, Giorgio Massacci, Luca Stabile, Ernesto D’Aloja, Giorgio Buonanno, Giuseppe De Palma, Marcello Campagna. Occupational Exposure to Fine Particles and Ultrafine Particles in a Steelmaking Foundry. Metals. 2019; 9 (2):163.

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Gabriele Marcias; Jacopo Fostinelli; Andrea Maurizio Sanna; Michele Uras; Simona Catalani; Sergio Pili; Daniele Fabbri; Ilaria Pilia; Federico Meloni; Luigi Isaia Lecca; Egidio Madeo; Giorgio Massacci; Luca Stabile; Ernesto D’Aloja; Giorgio Buonanno; Giuseppe De Palma; Marcello Campagna. 2019. "Occupational Exposure to Fine Particles and Ultrafine Particles in a Steelmaking Foundry." Metals 9, no. 2: 163.

Journal article
Published: 07 June 2018 in International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
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Background: The characteristics of aerosol, in particular particle size and chemical composition, can have an impact on human health. Particle size distribution and chemical composition is a necessary parameter in occupational exposure assessment conducted in order to understand possible health effects. The aim of this study was to characterize workplace airborne particulate matter in a metallurgical setting by synergistically using two different approaches; Methodology: Analysis of inhalable fraction concentrations through traditional sampling equipment and ultrafine particles (UFP) concentrations and size distribution was conducted by an Electric Low-Pressure Impactor (ELPI+™). The determination of metallic elements (ME) in particles was carried out by inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry; Results: Inhalable fraction and ME concentrations were below the limits set by Italian legislation and the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH, 2017). The median of UFP was between 4.00 × 104 and 2.92 × 105 particles/cm3. ME concentrations determined in the particles collected by ELPI show differences in size range distribution; Conclusions: The adopted synergistic approach enabled a qualitative and quantitative assessment of the particles in steelmaking factories. The results could lead to a better knowledge of occupational exposure characterization, in turn affording a better understanding of occupational health issues due to metal fumes exposure.

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Gabriele Marcias; Jacopo Fostinelli; Simona Catalani; Michele Uras; Andrea Maurizio Sanna; Giuseppe Avataneo; Giuseppe De Palma; Daniele Fabbri; Matteo Paganelli; Luigi Isaia Lecca; Giorgio Buonanno; Marcello Campagna. Composition of Metallic Elements and Size Distribution of Fine and Ultrafine Particles in a Steelmaking Factory. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2018, 15, 1192 .

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Gabriele Marcias, Jacopo Fostinelli, Simona Catalani, Michele Uras, Andrea Maurizio Sanna, Giuseppe Avataneo, Giuseppe De Palma, Daniele Fabbri, Matteo Paganelli, Luigi Isaia Lecca, Giorgio Buonanno, Marcello Campagna. Composition of Metallic Elements and Size Distribution of Fine and Ultrafine Particles in a Steelmaking Factory. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2018; 15 (6):1192.

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Gabriele Marcias; Jacopo Fostinelli; Simona Catalani; Michele Uras; Andrea Maurizio Sanna; Giuseppe Avataneo; Giuseppe De Palma; Daniele Fabbri; Matteo Paganelli; Luigi Isaia Lecca; Giorgio Buonanno; Marcello Campagna. 2018. "Composition of Metallic Elements and Size Distribution of Fine and Ultrafine Particles in a Steelmaking Factory." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 15, no. 6: 1192.

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Published: 30 May 2017 in International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
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(1) Background: The assessment of airborne particulate matter (PM) and ultrafine particles (UFPs) in battlefield scenarios is a topic of particular concern; (2) Methods: Size distribution, concentration, and chemical composition of UFPs during operative military training activities (target drone launches, ammunition blasting, and inert bomb impact) were investigated using an electric low-pressure impactor (ELPI+) and a scanning electron microscope (SEM), equipped with energy-dispersive spectroscopy (EDS); (3) Results: The median of UFPs, measured for all sampling periods and at variable distance from sources, was between 1.02 × 103 and 3.75 × 103 particles/cm3 for drone launches, between 3.32 × 103 and 15.4 × 103 particles/cm3 for the ammunition blasting and from 7.9 × 103 to 1.3 × 104 particles/cm3 for inert launches. Maximum peak concentrations, during emitting sources starting, were 75.5 × 106 and 17.9 × 106 particles/cm3, respectively. Particles from the drone launches were predominantly composed of silicon (Si), iron (Fe) and calcium (Ca), and those from the blasting campaigns by magnesium (Mg), sulphur (S), aluminum (Al), iron (Fe), barium (Ba) and silicon (Si); (4) Conclusions: The investigated sources produced UFPs with median values lower than other anthropogenic sources, and with a similar chemical composition.

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Marcello Campagna; Ilaria Pilia; Gabriele Marcias; Andrea Frattolillo; Sergio Pili; Manuele Bernabei; Ernesto D’Aloja; Pierluigi Cocco; Giorgio Buonanno. Ultrafine Particle Distribution and Chemical Composition Assessment during Military Operative Trainings. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2017, 14, 579 .

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Marcello Campagna, Ilaria Pilia, Gabriele Marcias, Andrea Frattolillo, Sergio Pili, Manuele Bernabei, Ernesto D’Aloja, Pierluigi Cocco, Giorgio Buonanno. Ultrafine Particle Distribution and Chemical Composition Assessment during Military Operative Trainings. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2017; 14 (6):579.

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Marcello Campagna; Ilaria Pilia; Gabriele Marcias; Andrea Frattolillo; Sergio Pili; Manuele Bernabei; Ernesto D’Aloja; Pierluigi Cocco; Giorgio Buonanno. 2017. "Ultrafine Particle Distribution and Chemical Composition Assessment during Military Operative Trainings." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 14, no. 6: 579.

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Published: 20 October 2016 in Atmosphere
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Airport activities can contribute to the emission of ultrafine particles (UFPs) in the environment. The aim of our study is to assess the airborne levels of UFPs in a military airport and in the surrounding area. Four outdoor air samplings were carried out inside a military airport during flight activities, twelve nearby the military airport, five in an urban area, and one in a rural area. We used a portable Electrical Low Pressure Impactor to detect the particle number size distribution as well as the number concentration. Particles were chemically analyzed by field emission scanning electron microscopy. Inside the military airport, we observed an inverse correlation with distance from flight activities. The median UFP count ranged 3.7 × 103 –2.9 × 104 particles/cm3, and the highest UFP count was 4.0 × 106 particles/cm3 (during the taxi and take-off activities). Nearby the airport, UFP number concentrations were more elevated in the winter season and we did not observe a correlation with flight activities. Our results show a constant presence of UFPs regardless of the flight activities nearby the airport. Other anthropic sources may generate UFP concentrations significantly higher than those generated by airport activities.

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Marcello Campagna; Andrea Frattolillo; Sergio Pili; Gabriele Marcias; Natalia Angius; Costantino Carlo Mastino; Pierluigi Cocco; Giorgio Buonanno. Environmental Exposure to Ultrafine Particles inside and nearby a Military Airport. Atmosphere 2016, 7, 138 .

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Marcello Campagna, Andrea Frattolillo, Sergio Pili, Gabriele Marcias, Natalia Angius, Costantino Carlo Mastino, Pierluigi Cocco, Giorgio Buonanno. Environmental Exposure to Ultrafine Particles inside and nearby a Military Airport. Atmosphere. 2016; 7 (10):138.

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Marcello Campagna; Andrea Frattolillo; Sergio Pili; Gabriele Marcias; Natalia Angius; Costantino Carlo Mastino; Pierluigi Cocco; Giorgio Buonanno. 2016. "Environmental Exposure to Ultrafine Particles inside and nearby a Military Airport." Atmosphere 7, no. 10: 138.