DECODING NON-EXHAUST TRAFFIC EMISSIONS - FROM ROAD TO RUNWAY

Identifying and quantifying fine particles from mobility-related sources: tires, brakes, road dust, rail, ports, and airports.

WHY IT MATTERS

Non-exhaust emissions (NEE) from raffic-related sources remain one of the most complex challenges to quantify and manage. Emissions from diverse sources —tire and brake wear, rail and road abrasion, among other— often overlap and interact with urban and industrial backgrounds. Particle Vision helps isolate and identify these contributions through advanced source-specific analysis.

SOURCES WE DIFFERENTIATE

🔧 Road Traffic

Tire & brake wear, asphalt abrasion, road dust resuspension
We identify and quantify non-exhaust emissions from road vehicles—including particles from tire wear, brake linings, and road surface degradation—along with resuspended dust from traffic flow.

🚆 Railways

Metal abrasion from wheels and tracks
Rail transport generates fine metal particles through mechanical wear. Our analysis differentiates these emissions from those of road traffic or natural mineral dust.

⚓ Shipping & Ports

Dust from cargo handling and infrastructure wear
Loading and unloading operations at ports contribute to localized particulate emissions. We help isolate this impact to guide air quality strategies in coastal and logistics zones.

✈ Airports & Aircraft

Non-exhaust emissions from aviation ground traffic
Aircraft landings, taxiing, and support vehicle activity produce tire and brake particles, as well as abrasion-related dust—similar to road traffic but with distinct signatures we can differentiate.

USE CASES

🚦 Clarifying Pollution Origins in Complex Urban Environments

Urban areas often have overlapping emission sources. We distinguish traffic-related particles—like tire and brake wear or road dust—from other contributors, enabling precise source attribution and better-informed urban planning.

📑 Supporting Permitting and Compliance Investigations

Our data supports environmental authorities and planners in verifying whether traffic emissions comply with air quality regulations—especially in sensitive zones or near high-traffic infrastructure projects.

🤝 Mediating Stakeholder Conflicts with Scientific Evidence

When construction, mobility initiatives, or road expansions raise public concern, we provide clear, source-specific data to help municipalities, developers, and citizens align on facts and solutions.

🔍 Validating or Challenging Results from Monitoring Networks

We enhance or cross-check the results of existing monitoring stations by identifying the physical and chemical fingerprint of traffic particles—offering a level of granularity that traditional methods often miss.

SERVICES

CASE HIGHLIGHTS

🧭 Pinpointing the Source of Pollution (Environmental Authority)

🧪 Differentiating Overlapping Emission Sources (Quarry)

🌍 Understanding Air Pollution Patterns for Better Planning (Environmental Authority)

OUR APPROACH

We use our proprietary ASPA MC2® methodology, combining:

Targeted Sampling at critical exposure or emission points
Automated Particle Analysis (morphology, elemental composition)
Machine-Learning Classification against validated source libraries
Source Attribution & Reporting, with actionable insights

WHY CHOOSE PARTICLE VISION

🔬 Advanced Particle Fingerprinting for Traffic Pollutants

Our technology goes beyond basic PM monitoring. We identify and differentiate traffic-specific particles—such as tire and brake wear, road abrasion, and resuspension dust—based on their unique morpho-chemical signatures. This enables targeted, source-specific action.

🧑‍🏫 Scientific Methods Co-Developed with Leading Institutions

Our methodologies were developed and validated through collaboration with renowned public agencies and academic partners across Europe. This ensures that our data and approach meet the highest standards of scientific credibility.

🧭 Independent and Vendor-Neutral

We offer unbiased, third-party analysis. As we are not tied to product vendors or engineering firms, you can trust that our results are objective and focused solely on environmental insight and impact.

🤝 Experience in Sensitive, Multi-Stakeholder Contexts

We have a strong track record working in environments where multiple actors—governments, industry, NGOs, and the public—intersect. Our clear, evidence-based reporting builds trust and helps mediate complex discussions.

📊 Actionable Data for Technical and Policy Decisions

We don’t just deliver numbers. We translate complex particle analysis into insights you can use—whether it’s to shape environmental policy, design mitigation plans, or justify investments in cleaner infrastructure.