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Environmental Skeptics and Critics, 2016, 5(4): 63-78
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Total atmospheric deposit source apportionment: A review

M. M. Ndamitso1, A Abdulkadir2, F. O. Abulude1,3
1Department of Chemistry, Federal University of Technology, P.M.B. 65, Minna, Niger State, Nigeria
2Department of Geography, Federal University of Technology, P.M.B. 65, Minna, Niger State, Nigeria
3Science and Education Development Institute, Nigeria

Received 29 June 2016;Accepted 28 July 2016;Published 1 December 2016
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Abstract
Atmospheric deposition as it is known is the transfer of pollutants to living and non-living things around the world. In most areas, there have been health implications. Part of the methods to measure air quality is source apportionment. This determines the types of pollutant sources and their contributions in the environment. The present paper reviews methods used by various researchers in sampling, analyses, source apportionment and results obtained.

Keywords anthropogenic and non-anthropogenic activities;stainless steel bucket;XRF;PMF;emissions inventory.


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