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View article: Assessing capability of Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service to forecast PM2.5 and PM10 hourly concentrations in a European air quality hotspot
Assessing capability of Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service to forecast PM2.5 and PM10 hourly concentrations in a European air quality hotspot Open
View article: Assessment of risk components for urban population to heat intensity and air pollution through a dense IoT sensor network
Assessment of risk components for urban population to heat intensity and air pollution through a dense IoT sensor network Open
View article: Experimental Design and Performance of a Free Air Carbon Dioxide Enrichment Facility in Northern Germany
Experimental Design and Performance of a Free Air Carbon Dioxide Enrichment Facility in Northern Germany Open
Free air carbon dioxide enrichment (FACE) offers a unique approach to study the response of crops to rising carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) concentrations under field conditions. We have established a Miglietta‐type FACE facility in Northern German…
View article: Biochar effects on durum wheat (Triticum durum) under ambient and elevated atmospheric CO2
Biochar effects on durum wheat (Triticum durum) under ambient and elevated atmospheric CO2 Open
Wheat has a pivotal role in food chains and human diet, and the understanding of its productive and qualitative performance under elevated CO2 (e[CO2]) is therefore a primary research target. While e[CO2] generally boosts wheat yield and b…
View article: Microbial diversity and cover plants in de-sealed urban soil as strategies for mitigating anthropogenic volatile organic compounds
Microbial diversity and cover plants in de-sealed urban soil as strategies for mitigating anthropogenic volatile organic compounds Open
Urbanization exacerbates soil degradation, compromising global soil health and biodiversity. To reduce this, strategies for soil de-sealing and bioremediation are necessary. In a mesocosm experiment using a de-sealed soil from an urban sit…
View article: Performance Assessment of Two Low-Cost PM2.5 and PM10 Monitoring Networks in the Padana Plain (Italy)
Performance Assessment of Two Low-Cost PM2.5 and PM10 Monitoring Networks in the Padana Plain (Italy) Open
Two low-cost (LC) monitoring networks, PurpleAir (instrumented by Plantower PMS5003 sensors) and AirQino (Novasense SDS011), were assessed in monitoring PM2.5 and PM10 daily concentrations in the Padana Plain (Northern Italy). A total of 1…
View article: Lake Environmental Data Harvester (LED) for Alpine Lake Monitoring with Autonomous Surface Vehicles (ASVs)
Lake Environmental Data Harvester (LED) for Alpine Lake Monitoring with Autonomous Surface Vehicles (ASVs) Open
This article introduces the Lake Environmental Data Harvester (LED) System, a robotic platform designed for the development of an innovative solution for monitoring remote alpine lakes. LED is intended as the first step in creating portabl…
View article: A Novel Method for Characterizing the Inter‐ and Intra‐Lake Variability of CH<sub>4</sub> Emissions: Validation and Application Across a Latitudinal Transect in the Alpine Region
A Novel Method for Characterizing the Inter‐ and Intra‐Lake Variability of CH<sub>4</sub> Emissions: Validation and Application Across a Latitudinal Transect in the Alpine Region Open
Lakes in the Alpine region are recognized as critical methane (CH 4 ) emitters, but a robust characterization of the magnitude and variability of CH 4 fluxes is missing. We developed a mobile platform for CH 4 eddy covariance (EC) flux mea…
View article: Potential of low-cost PM monitoring sensors to fill monitoring gaps in areas of Sub-Saharan Africa
Potential of low-cost PM monitoring sensors to fill monitoring gaps in areas of Sub-Saharan Africa Open
Recent advances in low-cost (LC) sensor technology fostered their deployment in low-income and undersampled countries such as Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) regions, affected by the highest particulate matter (PM) concentrations and population e…
View article: Long-term investigation of methane and carbon dioxide emissions in two Italian landfills
Long-term investigation of methane and carbon dioxide emissions in two Italian landfills Open
View article: The ideotype for drought tolerance in bioenergy<i>Populus nigra</i>
The ideotype for drought tolerance in bioenergy<i>Populus nigra</i> Open
Fast-growing perennial trees such as Populus nigra L. are important species for wood, plywood, pulp, and bioenergy feedstock production, yet tree vigor in a changing climate is poorly understood. This research aimed to identify breeding ta…
View article: Assessment of Seasonal Variations in Particulate Matter Accumulation and Elemental Composition in Urban Tree Species
Assessment of Seasonal Variations in Particulate Matter Accumulation and Elemental Composition in Urban Tree Species Open
View article: Correlation between microbial communities and volatile organic compounds in an urban soil provides clues on soil quality towards sustainability of city flowerbeds
Correlation between microbial communities and volatile organic compounds in an urban soil provides clues on soil quality towards sustainability of city flowerbeds Open
Soil functionality is critical to the biosphere as it provides ecosystem services relevant for a healthy planet. The soil microbial composition is significantly impacted by anthropogenic activities, including urbanization. In this context,…
View article: Development of low-cost air quality stations for next-generation monitoring networks: calibration and validation of NO <sub>2</sub> and O <sub>3</sub> sensors
Development of low-cost air quality stations for next-generation monitoring networks: calibration and validation of NO <sub>2</sub> and O <sub>3</sub> sensors Open
A pre-deployment calibration and a field validation of two low-cost (LC) stations equipped with O3 and NO2 metal oxide sensors were addressed. Pre-deployment calibration was performed after developing and implementing a comprehensive calib…
View article: Dataset associated to the manuscript "A novel method for characterising the inter- and intra-lake variability of CH4 emissions: validation and application across a latitudinal transect in the Alpine region"
Dataset associated to the manuscript "A novel method for characterising the inter- and intra-lake variability of CH4 emissions: validation and application across a latitudinal transect in the Alpine region" Open
The dataset comprises data collected from nine specifically chosen lakes located across the eastern Alps during the ALCH4 project. The primary objective of this project was to assess the efficacy of a mobile Eddy Covariance platform in cha…
View article: Dataset associated to the manuscript "A novel method for characterising the inter- and intra-lake variability of CH4 emissions: validation and application across a latitudinal transect in the Alpine region"
Dataset associated to the manuscript "A novel method for characterising the inter- and intra-lake variability of CH4 emissions: validation and application across a latitudinal transect in the Alpine region" Open
The dataset comprises data collected from nine specifically chosen lakes located across the eastern Alps during the ALCH4 project. The primary objective of this project was to assess the efficacy of a mobile Eddy Covariance platform in cha…
View article: Comment on egusphere-2023-673
Comment on egusphere-2023-673 Open
Abstract. A Pre–deployment calibration and a field validation of two low-cost (LC) stations equipped with O3 and NO2 metal oxide sensors were addressed. Pre–deployment calibration was performed after developing and impleme…
View article: Supplementary material to "Development of Low–Cost Air Quality Stations for Next Generation Monitoring Networks: Calibration and Validation of NO2 and O3 Sensors"
Supplementary material to "Development of Low–Cost Air Quality Stations for Next Generation Monitoring Networks: Calibration and Validation of NO2 and O3 Sensors" Open
View article: Development of Low–Cost Air Quality Stations for Next Generation Monitoring Networks: Calibration and Validation of NO2 and O3 Sensors
Development of Low–Cost Air Quality Stations for Next Generation Monitoring Networks: Calibration and Validation of NO2 and O3 Sensors Open
A Pre–deployment calibration and a field validation of two low-cost (LC) stations equipped with O3 and NO2 metal oxide sensors were addressed. Pre–deployment calibration was performed after developing and implementing a comprehensive calib…
View article: Winter 2022 thermal anomaly and energy crisis impact on air quality in urban and rural areas assessed with dense sensor networks
Winter 2022 thermal anomaly and energy crisis impact on air quality in urban and rural areas assessed with dense sensor networks Open
The current socio-economic and political scenario is posing serious challenges to energy usage, mobility, residential and industrial activities, which may impact local emission patterns, fossil fuel vs alternative fuels usage and air quali…
View article: A novel method for characterising the inter- and intra-lake variability of CH<sub>4</sub>emissions: validation and application across a latitudinal transect in the Alpine region
A novel method for characterising the inter- and intra-lake variability of CH<sub>4</sub>emissions: validation and application across a latitudinal transect in the Alpine region Open
Lakes in the Alpine region are recognised as critical CH4 emitters, but a robust characterisation of the magnitude and variability of CH4 fluxes is still needed. We developed a mobile platform for CH4 eddy covariance (EC) flux measurements…
View article: Long-Term COVID-19 Restrictions in Italy to Assess the Role of Seasonal Meteorological Conditions and Pollutant Emissions on Urban Air Quality
Long-Term COVID-19 Restrictions in Italy to Assess the Role of Seasonal Meteorological Conditions and Pollutant Emissions on Urban Air Quality Open
A year-round air quality analysis was addressed over four Italian cities (Milan, Turin, Bologna, and Florence) following the outbreak of the Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. NO2, O3, PM2.5, and PM10 daily observations were compared wi…
View article: Direct observations of CO2 emission reductions due to COVID-19 lockdown across European urban districts
Direct observations of CO2 emission reductions due to COVID-19 lockdown across European urban districts Open
View article: Field calibration of a low-cost sensors network to assess traffic-related air pollution along the Brenner highway
Field calibration of a low-cost sensors network to assess traffic-related air pollution along the Brenner highway Open
This paper presents the results of a field campaign aiming at testing the ability of a network of low-cost electrochemical sensors to measure nitrogen dioxide concentration levels alongside one of the major Italian highway arteries. The re…
View article: An Integrated Approach to Estimate How Much Urban Afforestation Can Contribute to Move Towards Carbon Neutrality
An Integrated Approach to Estimate How Much Urban Afforestation Can Contribute to Move Towards Carbon Neutrality Open
View article: URBAN_EC_COVID19_DATASET
URBAN_EC_COVID19_DATASET Open
1) Eddy Covariance yearly datasets (one file per year) at half-hour resolution for each measuring station involved in the study. Number of years/datasets varies among stations according to actual data availability. Variables lists: TIMESTA…
View article: Low-Cost Air Quality Stations’ Capability to Integrate Reference Stations in Particulate Matter Dynamics Assessment
Low-Cost Air Quality Stations’ Capability to Integrate Reference Stations in Particulate Matter Dynamics Assessment Open
Low-cost air quality stations can provide useful data that can offer a complete picture of urban air quality dynamics, especially when integrated with daily measurements from reference air quality stations. However, the success of such dep…
View article: Unveiling the changes in urban atmospheric CO2 in the time of COVID-19 pandemic: A case study of Florence (Italy)
Unveiling the changes in urban atmospheric CO2 in the time of COVID-19 pandemic: A case study of Florence (Italy) Open
View article: The first Coronavirus (COVID-19) lockdown (March-May 2020): temporary drop in anthropogenic emissions reveals the dynamic of CO2 fluxes and concentrations in urban areas
The first Coronavirus (COVID-19) lockdown (March-May 2020): temporary drop in anthropogenic emissions reveals the dynamic of CO2 fluxes and concentrations in urban areas Open
<p>The worldwide restrictions imposed to contain the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) disease markedly affected social and economic systems, undeniably disrupting people’s habits. At the same time, the reduction of industri…
View article: Quantifying road traffic impact on air quality in urban areas: A Covid19-induced lockdown analysis in Italy
Quantifying road traffic impact on air quality in urban areas: A Covid19-induced lockdown analysis in Italy Open