Abstract:This paper attempts to demonstrate the impact on tropospheric ozone according to VOC emissions from a landfill, located in the Rio de Janeiro Metropolitan Area (RJMA) at Niteroi city. It is well known that ozone is formed by the reactions of VOC, NOx and sunlight. The actual situation of this area is a low-medium ozone concentration due to high levels of NOx. The contribution of high VOC values from the landfill emissions will lead to a new situation with higher ozone values. The emissions of Morro do Céu Cont… Show more
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