Environmental monitoring and atmospheric particulate analysis

PM_TEN offers integrated solutions for environmental monitoring and atmospheric particulate analysis, supporting laboratories, institutions, and companies in pollutant characterization and environmental data management.
Tecnico che analizza particolato atmosferico

Atmospheric particulate monitoring

Environmental monitoring campaigns for atmospheric particulate matter provide reliable and detailed data for scientific and operational assessments. Main services include:
  • Design and execution of sampling and monitoring campaigns for atmospheric particulate matter in both indoor and outdoor environments;
  • Monitoring of airborne particles using optical analyzers to measure particle number and size distribution.

Environmental monitoring with innovative technologies

PM_TEN develops innovative environmental monitoring systems by integrating environmental sensors and IoT technologies with software platforms for real‑time data acquisition and advanced analysis, enabling the identification of emission sources. Main services include:
  • Development and implementation of low‑cost technology systems with software platforms for real‑time data acquisition and advanced analyses aimed at identifying emission sources and potential scenarios (odor emissions, environmental monitoring systems);
  • Innovative approaches for monitoring non‑ordinary emission sources (emission source characterization, environmental risk assessment).
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Analisi particolato in laboratorio
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Grafico con analisi della composizione del particolato atmosferico

Analysis of atmospheric particulate matter composition

These analyses allow the characterization of the different components of atmospheric particulate matter and support advanced air quality assessments. Main activities include:
  • Determination of particulate mass concentration in a conditioned chamber;
  • Determination of carbonaceous components (Total, Organic, and Elemental Carbon; TC, OC, EC) – thermo‑optical analysis;
  • Determination of optical absorption properties and evaluation of carbonaceous aerosol concentrations (Black and Brown Carbon; BC, BrC) – optical analyses;
  • Determination of cations, anions, and levoglucosan – ion chromatography;
  • Determination of metals – energy‑dispersive X‑ray fluorescence (ED‑XRF).

Air quality analysis in work environments

The services offered concern the assessment of occupational exposure to diesel engine exhaust emissions:
  • Determination of Elemental Carbon (EC) content to evaluate exposure to diesel engine exhaust emissions – thermo‑optical analysis (NIOSH‑5040; UNI EN 16909:2017, Quartz).
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Analysis and characterization of emission sources

Study of emission sources through multivariate statistical analysis and receptor models (Positive Matrix Factorization, PMF, and Chemical Mass Balance, CMB) to support environmental planning and policy actions.

Preparation of filtering media

Production of filtering media and impactor stages (coated and uncoated) for environmental samplers (Streaker – PIXE International, STRAS, and other systems).

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Laboratory analysis instruments

Thermo‑optical analyzer for determining carbonaceous components of atmospheric particulate matter (Total, Organic, and Elemental Carbon; TC, OC, EC).
Sartorius MC5, for determining the mass concentration of atmospheric particulate matter.
Thermo Fisher Scientific, for determining cations, anions, and levoglucosan.
Instrument for quantifying Black and Brown Carbon (BC, BrC) deposited on filters.
ED2000 Oxford Instruments, Malvern Panalytical Epsilon 5, for determining metal content in particulate samples via ED‑XRF.

Environmental monitoring tools

Sequential sampler with integrated analyzer for measuring Black Carbon (BC) – joint patent DADOLAB Srl and PM_TEN Srl, no. 102019000006685, published on 09/11/2020.
Dual‑channel sequential sampler for collecting atmospheric particulate matter fractions: PM10, PM2.5, PM1.
Continuous two‑stage samplers with hourly resolution (Streaker sampler).
13‑stage inertial impactor (0.01 – 10 microns), nanoMOUDI.
Environmental gas chromatograph for monitoring BTEX (Benzene, Toluene, Ethylbenzene, and Xylene).
Low‑cost sensor systems for continuous detection of environmental parameters and major pollutants.