分类目录归档:ANSO

Meeting on potential collaboration with Brazil

On Feb 28, Shizhen and Gan had a Zoom meeting with Dr Yago Guida of Rio University of Brazil, and Roland Webber who is a distinguished international POPs expert. We talked about the expanding of our ANSO Air-Omic network to Brazil (Rio Janeiro); and we would help Brazil to investigate the HCBD contamination in  three hotspots across the eastern coast of Brazil. This has been a nice meeting come out to be very promising and successful. It was 20:00pm in Guangzhou, 13:00pm in Germany, and 09:00am in Rio Janeiro ! All best to our international reach out.

Tang Jiao publishes in STOTEN

Tang Jiao’s new paper ‘Molecular signatures and formation mechanisms of water-soluble chromophores in particulate matter from Karachi in Pakistan‘ was recently published in STOTEN; and it was of Karachi, Pakistan! Congratulations!

  • EEM-PARAFAC identified two humic-like and one phenolic-like component in Karachi.
  • Humic-like components consist of molecules with higher aromatic and oxidative degrees.
  • Humic-like component with a longer emission maximum largely contributes to WS-BrC.
  • Oxidation processes are important pathways for the formation of humic-like components.

Six-day Travel in Bangladesh

From September 18 to 24, He Kun visited the University of Dhaka in Bangladesh at the invitation of Professor Ahsan Habib, as part of the Research Project of the Alliance of International Scientific Organization (ANSO) – Monitoring and Risk Assessment of Air Toxicants (MORATOXA). The purpose of this visit was to repair the medium flow sampler placed at the University of Dhaka, transfer and bring back 55 sets of atmospheric samples, 42 sets of dust and 24 sets of human-haired samples collected, clean the sampling container and refill with clean sampling material, discuss existing research progress and further sampling plans, and promote substantive exchanges and cooperation between the two sides. During the visit, Kun had the opportunity to experience local traditions and cuisine. Kun also met with Professor Ahsan Habib’s research group and other colleagues, gaining valuable insights and knowledge.

Professor Ahsan Habib is having lunch.

Kun is replacing the motor for the sampler.

Kun is transferring PUF-XAD-PUF samples.

55 sets of PUF-XAD-PUF samples.

Kun and Professor Ahsan Habib’s team had dinner together.

Kun had dinner with Professor Ahsan Habib and his good friends.

Kun had dinner with Professor Ahsan Habib, his friend and his friend’s family.

Kun and Professor Ahsan Habib enjoy local traditional music together.