Dominant contribution of fossil fuel combustion to carbonaceous aerosol pollution in Delhi: Insights from radiocarbon and organic tracers
Year: 2026
Type: article
Abstract: C-based approach for accurate apportionment in this complex environment. This study underscores the critical need to reduce fossil fuel reliance and accelerate the shift toward clean energy infrastructure to effectively combat carbonaceous aerosol pollution in Delhi.
Source: Journal of Hazardous Materials
Authors: Zhenyu Wang, Deepchandra Srivastava, Mohammed S. Alam, Leigh R. Crilley, Louisa J. Kramer, Daniel J. Rooney, Supattarachai Saksakulkrai, Mukesh Khare, Philippa Ascough, Nicolas Bompard, Pauline Gulliver, Richard Shanks, Xiaomei Xu, James M. Cash, Chiara F. Di Marco, Ben Langford, Eiko Nemitz, Shivani, Ranu Gadi, Roy M. Harrison, William J. Bloss, Guoliang Shi, Zongbo Shi
Institutions: Nankai University, University of Birmingham, University of Nottingham, York University, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, Scottish Universities Environmental Research Centre, University of California, Irvine, UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology, Indira Gandhi Delhi Technical University for Women
Language: English
Subfield: Atmospheric Science
Field: Earth and Planetary Sciences
Domain: Physical Sciences
SDG: Climate action
Open Access status: hybrid
Estimated APC paid: $4,340
Funders: Aarhus Universitet, UK Research and Innovation, Leverhulme Trust, Ministry of Earth Sciences, Fonds De La Recherche Scientifique - FNRS, Aarhus Universitets Forskningsfond, Nankai University, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, Natural Environment Research Council, Earth System Sciences Organization, Ministry of Earth Sciences, Division of Materials Research
OpenAlex ID: W7128376325