Airport readings uncover ultrafine particle spikes and oil residue in Zurich study

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May 12, 2026, 4:20 pm240 ptsTrendingTop
During takeoff and landing, planes emit ultrafine aerosol particles. Some particles also contain lubricating oil, as shown by measurements made by researchers from the Paul Scherrer Institute PSI in the environs of the Zurich Airport. Low-sulfur fuels could be the solution.

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