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Project Code [2007-FS-EH-3-M5]

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Project title

Health effects associated with the atmospheric degradation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons

Primary Funding Agency

Environmental Protection Agency

Co-Funding Organisation(s)

n/a

Lead Organisation

University College Cork (UCC)

Lead Applicant

Shouming Zhou

Project Abstract

Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are major air pollutants produced from combustion processes. They can be chemically transformed in the atmosphere to generate a range of secondary pollutants including ozone and secondary organic aerosol (SOA) which are known to have an adverse effect on human health. In this project, a comprehensive programme of laboratory studies will be performed on the atmospheric degradation of a series of PAHs in order to determine the oxidation products and the yields of SOA. The health effects associated with exposure to SOA produced from the PAHs will be investigated through a series of toxicology tests.

Grant Approved

�174,348.69

Research Hub

Healthy Environment

Research Theme

Environment and Human Health

Start Date

01/01/2008

Initial Projected Completion Date

01/01/2010