New approaches regarding techniques and methodologies for assessment of air quality in the context of climate change and of the international environmental regulations updating

Abstract

The overall objective of the project was the launching of research activities aimed to develop and apply new techniques, methods and methodologies for air quality assessing in the context of climate change and updating of international environmental regulations; were taken into account especially the innovations introduced by provisions (stipulations)/ requirements BAT Conclusions (BATC) adopted by the European Commission Decisions to facilitate the implementation of Directive 2010/75/ EU to control the main industrial activities as well as new areas of research approaches such as air quality biomonitoring and odor emissions assessment. The outcomes of the project, were resulting with: analytical methods for the pollutants determination that kinds that can cause smell discomfort (H2S, mercaptans), methodologies for assessing the air quality using plants as bioindicators; making odor management plans, using also indirect evaluation methods regarding the emission of pollutants (NH3 and H2S) in air – based on the monitoring of process (technological) parameters, the database containing chemical, microstructure and acoustic parameters of wastes and of the composite materials used to make phono-absorbent panels. The results were disseminated through the participation in scientific activities or in articles accepted for publication in ISI rated journals. Taking into account the actuality and the novelty of the carried researches within the project, it is needed that approached studies to be continued in future projects.