NILU: Recent submissions
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Eurodelta multi-model simulated and observed particulate matter trends in Europe in the period of 1990–2010
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)The Eurodelta-Trends (EDT) multi-model experiment, aimed at assessing the efficiency of emission mitigation measures in improving air quality in Europe during 1990–2010, was designed to answer a series of questions regarding ... -
Electrocatalytic performance of oxygen-activated carbon fibre felt anodes mediating degradation mechanism of acetaminophen in aqueous environments
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Carbon felts are flexible and scalable, have high specific areas, and are highly conductive materials that fit the requirements for both anodes and cathodes in advanced electrocatalytic processes. Advanced oxidative ... -
Is Glacial Meltwater a Secondary Source of Legacy Contaminants to Arctic Coastal Food Webs?
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Climate change-driven increases in air and sea temperatures are rapidly thawing the Arctic cryosphere with potential for remobilization and accumulation of legacy persistent organic pollutants (POPs) in adjacent coastal ... -
Mercury in air and soil on an urban-rural transect in East Africa
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)There are large knowledge gaps concerning concentrations, sources, emissions, and spatial trends of mercury (Hg) in the atmosphere in developing regions of the Southern Hemisphere, particularly in urban areas. Filling these ... -
Common Considerations for Genotoxicity Assessment of Nanomaterials
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Genotoxicity testing is performed to determine potential hazard of a chemical or agent for direct or indirect DNA interaction. Testing may be a surrogate for assessment of heritable genetic risk or carcinogenic risk. Testing ... -
Thymidine Kinase+/− Mammalian Cell Mutagenicity Assays for Assessment of Nanomaterials
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)The methods outlined here are part of a series of papers designed specifically for genotoxicity assessment of nanomaterials (NM). Common Considerations such as NM characterization, sample preparation and dose selection, ... -
Tiltaksutredning for lokal luftkvalitet i Levanger. Del 1: Kartlegging.
(NILU rapport;13/2022, Research report, 2022)Tiltaksutredningen for lokal luftkvalitet i Levanger, del 1 Kartlegging, skal gjøre rede for forurensningssituasjonen og mulige tiltak for å redusere nivået av luftforurensning innenfor kravene i forurensningsforskriften. ... -
Copper Oxide Nanoparticles Stimulate the Immune Response and Decrease Antioxidant Defense in Mice After Six-Week Inhalation
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Copper oxide nanoparticles (CuO NPs) are increasingly used in various industry sectors. Moreover, medical application of CuO NPs as antimicrobials also contributes to human exposure. Their toxicity, including toxicity to ... -
Impact of 3D cloud structures on the atmospheric trace gas products from UV–Vis sounders – Part 3: Bias estimate using synthetic and observational data
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Three-dimensional (3D) cloud structures may impact atmospheric trace gas products from ultraviolet–visible (UV–Vis) sounders. We used synthetic and observational data to identify and quantify possible cloud-related bias ... -
Utslipp av SO2 fra forbruk av fyringsoljer i Norge fordelt på kommuner.
(NILU TR;75/74, Research report, 1974)Denne oversikten er laget som et hjelpemiddel til undersøkelsen av SO2-nivået i norske kommuner. Forbruket av fyringsoljer pr fylke er tatt fra Oljeselskapenes oppgaver over salg m.v., utgitt av Departementet for Handel ... -
Metodeundersøkelsen i Oslo 1986-87. Måling av NOx , CO og O3.
(NILU OR (NILU Oppdragsrapport);49/88, Research report, 1988)Denne rapporten er en statistisk bearbeidelse av resultater fra målinger av nitrogenoksider, karbonmonoksid og ozon fra 6 stasjoner i Oslo i perioden august 1986-april 1987. Målestasjonene ble opprettet i forbindelse med ... -
Grunnlagsdokumentasjon for evaluering av programmet for rutineovervåking av luftforurensinger i norske byer og tettsteder.
(NILU TR;10/93, Research report, 1993)Rapporten er utarbeidet som en del av grunnlaget for evaluering av det rutinemessige overvåkingsprogrammet for luftforurensning i byer og tettsteder som NILU har utført for SFT siden 1977. -
Synergistic exploitation of the methane product from Sentinel-SP for applications in the Arctic (STEPS)
(NILU report;14/2022, Research report, 2022)The main goal of this feasibility study was to evaluate the potential of adding value to the Sentinel 5P TROPOMI methane product over Norway and the Arctic through the synergistic use of relevant observations from other ... -
Spredning av tung gass. Utdrag av måledata fra Thorney Island. Fase 1.
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Beregning av korrosjonsklasse fra miljøparametere i Fitjar. Lokasjon (59°56'11.5"N 5°19'58.4"Ø).
(NILU rapport;12/2022, Research report, 2022)Korrosjonsklasse ble beregnet på lokasjon (59°56'11.5"N 5°19'58.4"Ø) i Fitjar, Vestland, Norge, fra årsgjennomsnitt for miljøparametere etter ISO 9223 og ISO 12944-2. Det ble funnet at korrosjonsklassen med høy sannsynlighet ... -
Do Carbon Nanotubes and Asbestos Fibers Exhibit Common Toxicity Mechanisms?
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)During the last two decades several nanoscale materials were engineered for industrial and medical applications. Among them carbon nanotubes (CNTs) are the most exploited nanomaterials with global production of around 1000 ... -
Siberian Arctic black carbon: gas flaring and wildfire impact
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)As explained in the latest Arctic Monitoring and Assessment Programme (AMAP) report released in early 2021, the Arctic has warmed 3 times more quickly than the planet as a whole, as well as faster than previously thought. ... -
Updated trends for atmospheric mercury in the Arctic: 1995–2018
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)The Arctic region forms a unique environment with specific physical, chemical, and biological processes affecting mercury (Hg) cycles and limited anthropogenic Hg sources. However, historic global emissions and long range ... -
First documentation of plastic ingestion in the arctic glaucous gull (Larus hyperboreus)
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Arctic wildlife is facing multiple stressors, including increasing plastic pollution. Seabirds are intrinsic to marine ecosystems, but most seabird populations are declining. We lack knowledge on plastic ingestion in many ... -
Correspondence regarding the Perspective “Addressing the importance of microplastic particles as vectors for long-range transport of chemical contaminants: perspective in relation to prioritizing research and regulatory actions”
(Journal article, 2022)Important clarifications regarding the long-range environmental transport of chemical additives contained in floating plastic debris are presented.