Characterization of Water-soluble Metals in Urban Aerosols and Comparative Analysis of PM2.5 Oxidative Potential in a Subarctic City

Epidemiological studies have established a link between fine particulate matter (PM2.5) mass and adverse health-related issues. Particle oxidative potential (OP), referring to the redox ability of PM, is a possible unifying concept that connects a host of adverse health effects, but has not been well studied in subarctic regions.