Think of car and ship exhaust like a seed that grows into a bigger pollution cloud once it hits the air. Most tools only measure the seed, but this work tracks how that seed turns into harmful particles over time. It helps us understand the true health cost of moving goods and people.
Current emission measurements only track what leaves the tailpipe, ignoring the secondary particles that form in the air. This leads to an underestimation of the health and environmental costs of transport, especially for aviation and shipping.
A digital 'ePMI module' software to estimate secondary aerosol mass and a comprehensive database on precursor emissions and toxicity.
If you are a manufacturer dealing with strict air quality laws for ships — this project developed an ePMI module that estimates the total particle mass created in the air. This allows you to prove the effectiveness of your filtration systems beyond just the tailpipe.
If you are a developer dealing with the difficulty of electrifying jet engines — this project provides a database on precursor emissions and toxicity. You can use this to design fuels or engines that reduce the formation of secondary aerosols.
If you are a consultancy dealing with urban air quality targets — this project developed a digital tool to estimate the real contribution of different transport fleets to PM2.5 levels. This helps you provide evidence-based policy recommendations for city councils.
Based on available project data, no pricing or cost information is provided as the project is currently in the research and development phase.
The project aims to provide global simulations and high-resolution assessments for two European urban regions, suggesting a scalable digital tool, though physical industrial deployment is not yet detailed.
Based on available project data, there are no specific details regarding licensing terms or patents for the ePMI module.
It provides scientific evidence on the total contribution of transport to PM2.5 levels, which is used to formulate sound policy recommendations for clean air.
The project period runs from 2023-01-01 to 2026-03-31.
The consortium is research-heavy with 4 research organizations and 2 universities, but maintains a 33% industry ratio with 3 industrial partners, including 2 SMEs. This balance suggests the project is grounded in high-level science (toxicity and atmospheric chemistry) while keeping a direct link to the transport sector's practical needs.
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