Jiyou Kwoun, Seokwon Kang, Tae Jung Lee, Young Min Jo
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Abstract
The chemical characteristics of particulate matters collected from 53 schools in 2019 through 2022 were closely investigated to determine the main sources of classroom PM2.5. On average, indoor PM2.5 measured during class hours distributed from 3.3 μg/m3 to 45.97 μg/m3, and it consisted of 45% of ions, 33% of carbons, 17% of metals and others. The average indoor-to-outdoor ratio (I/O) of PM2.5 was 0.73. Values for I/O ranged from 0.6 to 0.91 for inorganic elements; 0.3 to 0.8 for ions; 0.50 to 2.69 for elemental carbons (EC), and 0.52 to 8.50 for organic carbons (OC). The linear correlation of indoor EC with concentrations of K+ and NO3− indicates that the contribution of combustion-related sources to classroom PM2.5 is significant in roadside schools. The findings from this study should help establish construction guidelines for urban schools near high-traffic areas.