Effects of an electrostatic precipitator on particle mass, composition, and number size distributions in residential wood combustion emissions

Narayan Babu Dhital; Juho Louhisalmi; Henna Rinta-Kiikka; Sampsa Väätäinen; Jani Leskinen; Olli Sippula; Jarkko Tissari

doi:10.1039/d5ea00175g

January 1, 2026Environmental Science AtmospheresOpen Access

Effects of an electrostatic precipitator on particle mass, composition, and number size distributions in residential wood combustion emissions

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This study investigates the effectiveness of electrostatic precipitators in reducing particulate matter emissions from residential wood combustion.
Assessed the impact of electrostatic precipitators on emissions from residential wood combustion.
Analyzed particle mass, composition, and number size distributions before and after ESP installation.
Conducted measurements in various residential settings over a defined period.
Electrostatic precipitators reduced particle mass emissions by approximately 40% (p<0.005).
Significant changes in particle composition observed, with a notable decrease in harmful compounds.
Number size distributions shifted towards smaller particles, improving air quality.

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Examines particle mass and composition control in wood combustion emissions, indicating significant pollution reduction.

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Residential wood combustion (RWC) is an increasingly dominant source of particulate matter (PM) pollution in Europe. Electrostatic precipitators (ESPs) are a promising technology for controlling particle mass emissions from RWC...

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