Investigation of Zn-, Pb-, and Cd-Containing Nanoparticles in Canadian urban and Arctic snow: A comprehensive study utilizing Single Particle Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry for Characterization

Key Points

• The aim is to characterize the concentration and composition of Zn-, Pb-, and Cd-containing nanoparticles in urban and Arctic snow using advanced analytical techniques.
• Utilized single particle inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry for analysis
• Collected snow samples from urban and Arctic locations
• Determined concentration, elemental composition, mass, and size of nanoparticles
• Identified significant concentrations of Zn, Pb, and Cd in snow samples
• Demonstrated the capability of the technique to analyze complex environmental samples
• Revealed variations in nanoparticle presence between urban and Arctic environments