Title of article
Brick Kilns Air Pollution and its Impact on the Peshawar City
Author/Authors
Hussain, Amjad Department of Chemistry - University of Okara, Okara, Pakistan , Ullah Khan, Naseer College of Life Science and Oceanography - Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, P.R., China , Ullah, Munzer Department of Biochemistry - University of Okara, Okara, Pakistan , Imran, Muhammad Department of Chemistry - Faculty of Science - King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia , Ibrahim, Muhammad Department of Applied Chemistry - Government College University, Faisalabad, Pakistan , Hussain, Javid Department of Biological Sciences & Chemistry - College of Arts and Sciences - University of Nizwa - Nizwa - Sultanate of Oman , Ullah, Hussain Department of Chemistry - University of Okara, Okara, Pakistan , Ullah, Irfan Institute of Geographical Information Systems - School of Civil and Environmental Engineering - National University of Sciences & Technology (NUST), Islamabad, Pakistan , Ahmad, Ikram Department of Chemistry - University of Sahiwal, Sahiwal, Pakistan , Usman Khan, Muhammad Department of Chemistry - University of Okara, Okara, Pakistan , Ali, Meher Department of Chemistry - Karakoram International University, Gilgi, Pakistan , Attique, Faisal Department of Chemistry - University of Okara, Okara, Pakistan
Pages
8
From page
1266
To page
1273
Abstract
In recent times, the brick kiln contributes to air pollution is one of the most emerging issues worldwide.
In this research work, the Peshawar city, ambient air quality was measured, using a fixed air monitoring
station to evaluate the impact of gaseous emission from brick kilns on ground level. In this study, the
portable gas analyzer (PG-250) was used to quantify brick-based emitting carbon monoxide (CO), sulfur
dioxide (SO2) and nitrogen oxide (NOx) from 3 brick kilns in the city of Peshawar. It was noticed that the
average concentration of SO2 and NOx exceeds the National Environmental Quality Standards (NEQS)
of Pakistan specifically, in terms of air quality. The brick kilns in District Peshawar have shown negative
effects on the environment. It is necessary to take various measures to monitor the brick kiln embosom
regularly before it becomes a significant risk for individuals. In conclusion, the impact of air pollution on
physical activity and sedentary behavior at a specific time may be different.
Keywords
Air pollution , Brick kilns , Sulfur Dioxide , Nitrogen Oxide , Carbon Monoxide
Journal title
Pollution
Serial Year
2022
Record number
2732548
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