Analysis of air quality in the metropolitan area of ​​Monterrey

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https://doi.org/10.29105/ingenierias27.97-960

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pollution, PM10, PM2.5, ozone, carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, sulfur dioxide

Abstract

Monterrey metropolitan area is considered one of the most polluted in Mexico. Therefore, to analyze the distribution of the criteria pollutants in the air: PM10, PM2.5, CO, O3, NOx, and SO2, their concentration was recorded in the last three years in 14 monitoring stations during the seasons: winter, spring, summer, and autumn. According to the analysis, O3, CO, NOx, and SO2 concentrations were significantly affected by the year, season, and season analyzed; meanwhile, for PM (2.5 and 10), only season and station were significant.

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Edith Luévano Hipólito, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León

Doctor in Materials Engineering affiliated to the Facultad de Ingeniería Civil de la Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León (FIC-UANL). Her research is related to the capture and photoconversion of CO2, as well as the design of alternative cementitious materials with self-cleaning, air purifying and antimicrobial properties. She is a member of the SNII (level 2) and the Solar Energy Network.

Julian Alfaro-Chacón, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León

Chemical engineer graduated from the Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León in 2016. Master of Science with a focus on Sustainable Processes in 2022. He is currently pursuing a Doctorate in Engineering with a focus on Environmental Engineering at the Facultad de Ingeniería Civil at the UANL.

Adriana Alvarez-Ramos, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León

Graduate in Industrial Chemistry from the Facultad de Ciencias Químicas (FCQ) of the Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León (UANL). Master of Science with a focus on Materials Chemistry from the FCQ, UANL. He is currently pursuing a Doctorate in Engineering with a focus on Environmental Engineering, at the Facultad de Ingeniería Civil (FIC-UANL).

Sara D. Álvarez-Sosa, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León

Engineer in Renewable Energy from the Instituto Tecnológico de La Laguna with a specialty in photovoltaic energy, as well as a postgraduate student in the Master of Science with Orientation in Environmental Engineering from the Instituto Tecnológico de La Laguna. Currently, she is oriented to the area of ​​advanced materials for environmental remediation and sustainability.

Emireth A Mellado-Lira, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León

Biologist from the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM), with a focus on marine biology, ecology and sustainability. She was an intern at the UNIVERSUM museum, where she trained in scientific dissemination. He is currently studying a Master of Science with a focus on Environmental Engineering at the Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León (UANL), evaluating alternative uses of sargassum for environmental decontamination.

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2024-07-25

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Luévano Hipólito, E., Alfaro-Chacón, J., Alvarez-Ramos, A., Álvarez-Sosa, S. D., & Mellado-Lira, E. A. (2024). Analysis of air quality in the metropolitan area of ​​Monterrey. Revista Ingenierías, 27(97), 43–55. https://doi.org/10.29105/ingenierias27.97-960

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Vol. 27 No. 97 (2024): Julio-Diciembre

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