PRECIPITATION OF AIR

POLLUTION

Nandini Singh
Masters of chemistry
 TABLE OF CONTENTS
01 02 03
INTRODUCTION TYPES OF AIR CAUSES OF AIR
POLLUTION POLLUTION

04 05 06
EFFECTS OF AIR PRECIPITATION OF NEWS WAYS OF
POLLUTION AIR POLLUTION PERCIPITATION
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07 08
CASE STUDY PREVENTION OF AIR
POLLUTION
 INTRODUCTION:A
01 IR POLLUTION
 Air pollution refers to the presence of harmful
substances, including gases, particulate matter, and
biological agents, in the Earth's atmosphere,
resulting from anthropogenic activities such as
industrial processes, vehicular emissions, and
agricultural practices.

— AIR POLLUTION
02 TYPES OF AIR
POLLUTION
 TYPES OF AIR POLLUTION
INDOOR

Indoor air pollution refers to

the contamination of indoor
air quality within buildings
or enclosed spaces by
OUTDOO
various pollutants
R
Outdoor air pollution refers
to the presence of harmful
substances in the air
outside, typically in the
ambient atmosphere.
03 CAUSES OF AIR
POLLUTION
CAUSES OF AIR POLLUTION
INDOOR OUTDOO
COMBUSTION R
POWER PLANTS
APPLIANCES
Combustion of fossil fuels in
Indoor cooking with solid fuels
power plants contributes to air
(wood, coal) and the use of
pollution, releasing pollutants like
unvented stoves or heaters.
sulfur dioxide etc.
HOUSEHOLD INDUSTRIAL
PRODUCT ACTIVITIES
Emissions from factories and
Smoking indoors releases harmful industrial processes can release
chemicals and particulate matter
pollutants such as sulfur
into the air.
dioxide (SO2).
BUILDING
WASTE BURNING
MATERIALS
Some building materials and Open burning of waste
furnishings release pollutants, such materials releases pollutants
as formaldehyde. into the atmosphere
04 EFFECTS OF AIR
POLLUTION
 EFFECTS OF AIR POLLUTION
HUMAN HEALTH
● Respiratory Issues:One of the most immediate and recognizable effects of air
pollution is on respiratory health.
● Cardiovascular Diseases:Long-term exposure to air pollution has been linked to an
increased risk of cardiovascular diseases.
● Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes:Pregnant women exposed to air pollution face an
elevated risk of adverse outcomes, including preterm births, low birth weights, and
developmental issues. The pollutants can interfere with fetal development and pose a
threat to the health of both the mother and the child.
 EFFECTS OF AIR POLLUTION
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
● Biodiversity Loss:Air pollution negatively impacts ecosystems and biodiversity.
Pollutants such as sulfur dioxide (SO2) and nitrogen oxides (NOx) can harm plants,
reduce crop yields, and disrupt the balance of ecosystems.
● Soil Degradation:Deposition of pollutants from the air onto the soil can lead to soil
degradation. Acid rain, for example, can lower soil pH, affecting nutrient availability
and hindering plant growth.
● Climate Change:Certain air pollutants, like carbon dioxide (CO2) and methane (CH4),
contribute to climate change by enhancing the greenhouse effect.
05 PRECIPITATION
OF AIR
POLLUTION
 The term "Precipitation Of Air Pollution" can refer to
the process by which pollutants in the atmosphere are
removed and deposited on the Earth's surface due to
various forms of precipitation. This is often considered a
natural cleansing mechanism for the atmosphere. The
primary types of precipitation involved in this process
include rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

— PRECIPITATION OF AIR
POLLUTION
 POLLUTANTS IN AIR
PARTICULATE MATTER

CARBON MONOXIDE PM OZONE

SULFUR DIOXIDE
NITROGEN OXIDES

CO O3
NO SO2
x
06 NEW WAYS OF
PRECIPITATION
NEW WAYS OF PRECIPITATION
1.Artificial Trees and Structures

● Artificial Trees: These structures mimic the function of trees in capturing CO2 from
the air. They use materials that absorb and capture pollutants. Once saturated, the
material can be processed to safely store or dispose of the pollutants.
● Smog-Eating Buildings: Some architectural materials are designed to absorb
pollutants from the air. For example, titanium dioxide-coated surfaces can react with
pollutants and convert them into less harmful substances.
NEW WAYS OF PRECIPITATION
2.ELECTROSTATIC PRECIPITATION

● Electrostatic precipitation involves the use of an electric field to remove particulate matter and other
pollutants from the air. Particles are charged and then attracted to electrodes, where they can be collected
and removed.
07 CASE STUDY
 DELHI AFTER DIWALI 2020
● Delhi is infamous for the annual winter pollution. The levels of pollutants, including PM2 5, hit the roof starting
mid-October. The air quality index persistently falls under the hazardous' category. A blanket of haze and smog
surround the sky, thus leaving the citizens gasping for breath. Many reasons concoct this mesh of pollution in the
Delhi sky, one of them being the burning of fire-crackers during the festivities of Diwali
● This year, the government raised the alarm right on time and banned their bursting. However, many people flouted
the ban, and evidently, the quality of air plummeted. The real-time air quality index broke the scale in the areas
where people burst fire-crackers on the night of the festival. The national capital was no less than a living gas
chamber. People were horrified and anticipated polluted air for the coming few days.
● But the scene transformed the next day! An unexpected downpour on the mildly-cold afternoon improved the air
quality by a huge difference. The sky got clear, and the air became better
● We monitored the air quality and PM2.5 levels on Diwali and after. As seen in the picture, the real-time air quality
index of our location stood at 2362 during the peak hours of the festival. However, the value dipped to 370 after a
few hours of drizzle the next afternoon. The former falls into the hazardous category, while the latter value
belongs to the 'severe category. Albeit both these values are detrimental to humans and the environment, but the
difference in the values isstill a little relieving.Therefore, we confirmed the positive impact of rain on the air
quality.
● Instrument used- Prana Air CAIR+
 PREVENTION
08
OF AIR
POLLUTION
 PREVENTION OF AIR
POLLUTION
1.Reduce Vehicle Emissions:
● Use public transportation, carpool, bike, or walk.
● Choose fuel-efficient vehicles or electric vehicles.
● Maintain and tune up vehicles regularly.
2.Promote Clean Energy:
● Support and advocate for renewable energy sources like wind and solar power.
● Use energy-efficient appliances and lighting in homes and businesses.
3.Reduce Industrial Emissions:
● Support and implement cleaner production technologies in industries.
● Encourage industries to adopt environmentally friendly practices.
4.Proper Waste Management:
● Recycle and properly dispose of waste.
● Avoid burning waste, as it releases harmful pollutants into the air.
5.Use Clean Cooking Methods:
● Use clean and efficient cooking stoves.
● Avoid burning wood or other solid fuels indoors.
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