Assessing the distribution, composition and potential human health implications of metal-bearing particulate matter in the Saldanha Bay Municipality

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dc.contributor.advisorBroadhurst, Jennifer Lee
dc.contributor.advisorVon Holdt, Johanna
dc.contributor.authorEbrahim, Laylaa
dc.date.accessioned2025-11-13T10:51:48Z
dc.date.available2025-11-13T10:51:48Z
dc.date.issued2025
dc.date.updated2025-11-13T10:47:37Z
dc.description.abstractAir pollution through the emission of particulate matter (PM) can have a significant impact on the surrounding environment. PM2.5 and PM10 is of particular concern as it is known to reduce the quality of air and can cause adverse health effects on surrounding communities. The overarching aim of this paper was to assess the particulate matter (PM) concentration and composition in the Saldanha Bay Municipality, and based on these results, to assess the potential sources and potential health implications of these emissions. To address the aim and objectives, this paper includes the selection of the sampling/monitoring sites and the collection of background data. The processing and interpretation of the primary data from PM monitoring and sample collection provides a view in understanding the nature and patterns of PM pollution and the potential sources and health risks associated with these emissions. PM concentrations were obtained from PurpleAir Particulate Sensors and physical PM samples were collected from gravimetric samplers, dust fallout buckets and BSNEs for elemental and mineral analysis. Pollution roses and polar plots were constructed to assist in determining the potential origins and sources of emission in the municipality. Minerals such as hematite, lead, arsenic, thorium and uranium, to mention a few, were found in the samples and could potentially result in negative health implications to those in surrounding communities. It is envisaged that the results from this paper can be used to inform future studies by providing information on the potential components of concern and their possible sources.
dc.identifier.apacitationEbrahim, L. (2025). <i>Assessing the distribution, composition and potential human health implications of metal-bearing particulate matter in the Saldanha Bay Municipality</i>. (). University of Cape Town ,Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment ,Department of Chemical Engineering. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11427/42214en_ZA
dc.identifier.chicagocitationEbrahim, Laylaa. <i>"Assessing the distribution, composition and potential human health implications of metal-bearing particulate matter in the Saldanha Bay Municipality."</i> ., University of Cape Town ,Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment ,Department of Chemical Engineering, 2025. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/42214en_ZA
dc.identifier.citationEbrahim, L. 2025. Assessing the distribution, composition and potential human health implications of metal-bearing particulate matter in the Saldanha Bay Municipality. . University of Cape Town ,Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment ,Department of Chemical Engineering. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/42214en_ZA
dc.identifier.ris TY - Thesis / Dissertation AU - Ebrahim, Laylaa AB - Air pollution through the emission of particulate matter (PM) can have a significant impact on the surrounding environment. PM2.5 and PM10 is of particular concern as it is known to reduce the quality of air and can cause adverse health effects on surrounding communities. The overarching aim of this paper was to assess the particulate matter (PM) concentration and composition in the Saldanha Bay Municipality, and based on these results, to assess the potential sources and potential health implications of these emissions. To address the aim and objectives, this paper includes the selection of the sampling/monitoring sites and the collection of background data. The processing and interpretation of the primary data from PM monitoring and sample collection provides a view in understanding the nature and patterns of PM pollution and the potential sources and health risks associated with these emissions. PM concentrations were obtained from PurpleAir Particulate Sensors and physical PM samples were collected from gravimetric samplers, dust fallout buckets and BSNEs for elemental and mineral analysis. Pollution roses and polar plots were constructed to assist in determining the potential origins and sources of emission in the municipality. Minerals such as hematite, lead, arsenic, thorium and uranium, to mention a few, were found in the samples and could potentially result in negative health implications to those in surrounding communities. It is envisaged that the results from this paper can be used to inform future studies by providing information on the potential components of concern and their possible sources. DA - 2025 DB - OpenUCT DP - University of Cape Town KW - Particulate matter KW - Emission KW - Dust KW - Sensors KW - Gravimetric samplers KW - Minerals LK - https://open.uct.ac.za PB - University of Cape Town PY - 2025 T1 - Assessing the distribution, composition and potential human health implications of metal-bearing particulate matter in the Saldanha Bay Municipality TI - Assessing the distribution, composition and potential human health implications of metal-bearing particulate matter in the Saldanha Bay Municipality UR - http://hdl.handle.net/11427/42214 ER - en_ZA
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/11427/42214
dc.identifier.vancouvercitationEbrahim L. Assessing the distribution, composition and potential human health implications of metal-bearing particulate matter in the Saldanha Bay Municipality. []. University of Cape Town ,Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment ,Department of Chemical Engineering, 2025 [cited yyyy month dd]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11427/42214en_ZA
dc.language.isoen
dc.language.rfc3066eng
dc.publisher.departmentDepartment of Chemical Engineering
dc.publisher.facultyFaculty of Engineering and the Built Environment
dc.publisher.institutionUniversity of Cape Town
dc.subjectParticulate matter
dc.subjectEmission
dc.subjectDust
dc.subjectSensors
dc.subjectGravimetric samplers
dc.subjectMinerals
dc.titleAssessing the distribution, composition and potential human health implications of metal-bearing particulate matter in the Saldanha Bay Municipality
dc.typeThesis / Dissertation
dc.type.qualificationlevelMasters
dc.type.qualificationlevelMSc
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