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Diesel NOx emissions and public health: Linking combustion sources, atmospheric transformation, and human exposure

Jul 2026 · Journal of Environmental Health Science and Engineering · Vol 24 · 0 citations · 133 references
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The review synthesizes findings from combustion science, atmospheric chemistry, exposure assessment, epidemiology, and environmental health research to explain how diesel-derived NOₓ evolves from an engine-level pollutant into a complex urban health concern.

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