12th CRC Mobile Source Air Toxics (MSAT) Workshop
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Dr. Yuan Yao gave a presentation titled “Oxidative potential of brake-wear particulate matter emissions from light-duty and heavy-duty vehicles” at the 12th CRC Mobile Source Air Toxics (MSAT) Workshop.
Event Details
Event: 12th CRC Mobile Source Air Toxics (MSAT) Workshop
Date: February 10–11, 2026
Location: California Air Resources Board’s Mary J. Nichols Campus, 4001 Iowa Avenue, Riverside, CA 92507
Organizer: Coordinating Research Council (CRC)
Event Page: CRC MSAT Workshop
Presentation
Title: Oxidative potential of brake-wear particulate matter emissions from light-duty and heavy-duty vehicles
Dr. Yao’s presentation examined the oxidative potential of particulate matter generated from brake wear in both light-duty and heavy-duty vehicles. Brake-wear emissions are an increasingly important source of non-exhaust particulate matter, especially as vehicle electrification reduces tailpipe emissions while brake-wear and other non-exhaust sources remain significant contributors to ambient air pollution.
About the Workshop
The 12th CRC Mobile Source Air Toxics Workshop brought together leading researchers, regulators, and industry professionals to discuss the latest scientific advances in understanding and mitigating air toxics from mobile sources. Speakers included experts from institutions across the country addressing topics ranging from vehicular emissions characterization to health impacts of transportation-related air pollution.