Particulate Emission from Agricultural Waste

Atmospheric particulate matter – also known as particulate matter (PM) or particulates – is microscopic solid or liquid matter suspended in the Earth's atmosphere. The term aerosol commonly refers to the particulate/air mixture as opposed to the particulate matter alone. Sources of particulate matter can be man-made or natural. They have impacts on climate and precipitation that adversely affect human health. Subtypes of atmospheric particle matter include suspended particulate matter (SPM) respirable suspended particle (RSP; particles with diameter of 10 micrometres or less) fine particles (diameter of 2.5 micrometres or less) ultrafine particles and soot.