Allen L. Robinson’s Refereed Archival Publications
Updated: July 2007

1.   M. K. Shrivastava, R. Subramanian, W. F. Rogge, and A. L. Robinson “Sources of Organic Aerosol: Positive Matrix Factorization of Molecular Marker Data,” Atmospheric Environment, under review.

2.   E.A. Weitkamp, A.M. Sage, N.M. Donahue, A.L. Robinson “Organic Aerosol Formation from Photochemical Oxidation of Diesel Exhaust,” Environmental Science & Technology, under review.

3.   R. Subramanian, N.M. Donahue, A. Bernardo-Bricker, W.F. Rogge, and A.L. Robinson, “Insights into the primary-secondary and regional-local contributions to organic aerosol and PM2.5 mass in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania,” Atmospheric Environment, in press.

4.   A. P. Grieshop, N. M. Donahue, A. L. Robinson, “Is the Gas-Particle Partitioning in alpha-Pinene Secondary Organic Aerosol Reversible?” Geophysical Research Letters, , 34, L14810, doi:10.1029/2007GL029987, 2007.

5.    A. M. Sage, E. A. Weitkamp, A. L. Robinson, and N.M. Donahue, “Evolving mass spectra of the oxidized component of organic aerosol: Results from aerosol mass spectrometer analyses of aged diesel,” Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics Discussions, 7, 10065–10096, 2007.

6.    A.L. Robinson, N.M. Donahue, M.K. Shrivastava, E.A. Weitkamp, A.M. Sage, A.P. Grieshop, T.E. Lane, J. R. Pierce, S.N. Pandis, “Rethinking Organic Aerosols: Semivolatile Emissions and Photochemical Aging,” Science, 315, 1259-1262, 2007.

7.    T.E. Lane, R.W. Pinder, M. Shrivastava, A.L. Robinson, and S.N. Pandis, “Source Contributions to Primary Organic Aerosol; Comparison of the Results of a Source-resolved Model and the Chemical Mass Balance Approach,” Atmospheric Environment, 41(18), 3758–3776, 2007.

8.    K.E. Huff Hartz, E.A Weitkamp, A.M. Sage, N.M. Donahue, and A.L. Robinson, “Laboratory Measurements of the Oxidation Kinetics of Organic Aerosol Mixtures Using a Relative Rate Constants Approach,” Journal of Geophysical Research, 112, D04204, doi:10.1029/2006JD007526, 2007.

9.    A.L. Robinson, R. Subramanian, N.M. Donahue, A. Bernardo-Bricker, and W.F. Rogge, “Source Apportionment of Molecular Markers and Organic Aerosol – 1. Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons and Methodology for Data Visualization,” Environmental Science & Technology, 40(24):7803–7810, 2006.

10.  A.L. Robinson, R. Subramanian, N.M. Donahue, A. Bernardo-Bricker, and W.F. Rogge, “Source Apportionment of Molecular Markers and Organic Aerosol – 2. Biomass Smoke,” Environmental Science & Technology, 40(24):7811–7819, 2006.

11.  A.L. Robinson, R. Subramanian, N.M. Donahue, A. Bernardo-Bricker, and W.F. Rogge, “Source Apportionment of Molecular Markers and Organic Aerosol – 3. Food Cooking Emissions,” Environmental Science & Technology, 40(24):7820–7827, 2006.

12.  R. Subramanian, N.M. Donahue, A. Bernardo-Bricker, W.F. Rogge, and A.L. Robinson, “Contribution of Motor Vehicle Emissions to Organic Carbon and Fine Particle Mass in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania: Effects of Varying Source Profiles and Seasonal Trends in Ambient Marker Concentrations,” Atmospheric Environment, 40(40):8002–8019, 2006.

13.  A.P. Grieshop, E.M. Lipsky, N.J. Pekney, S. Takahama, and A.L. Robinson, “Fine Particle Emission Factors from Vehicles in a Highway Tunnel: Effects of Fleet Composition and Season,” Atmospheric Environment, 40(S2):287–298, 2006.

14.  S.S. Park, J.P. Pancras, J.M. Ondov, and A.L. Robinson, “Application of the Pseudo-Deterministic Receptor Model to Resolve Power Plant Influences on Air Quality in Pittsburgh,” Aerosol Science & Technology 40(10):883-897, 2006.

15.  A. Polidori, B.J. Turpin, H-J. Lim, J.C. Cabada, R. Subramanian, A. L. Robinson, and S.N. Pandis, “Local and Regional Secondary Organic Aerosol:  Insights from a Year of Semi-continuous Carbon Measurements at Pittsburgh,” Aerosol Science & Technology 40(10):861–872, 2006.

16.  R. Subramanian, A.Y. Khlystov, and A.L. Robinson, “Effect of Peak Inert-mode Temperature on Elemental Carbon Measured Using Thermal-optical Analysis,” Aerosol Science & Technology 40(10):763–780, 2006.

17.  N.J. Pekney, C.I. Davidson, A.L. Robinson, L. Zhou, P.K. Hopke, and D.J. Eatough, “Identification of Major Sources of PM2.5 in Pittsburgh Using PMF and UNMIX,” Aerosol Science & Technology, 40(10):910–924, 2006.

18.  N.M. Donahue, A.L. Robinson, C.O. Stanier, and S.N. Pandis, “The Coupled Partitioning, Dilution, and Chemical Aging of Semivolatile Organics,” Environmental Science & Technology, 40(8):2635–2643, 2006.

19.  M.K. Shrivastava, E.M. Lipsky, C.O. Stanier, and A.L. Robinson, “Modeling Semivolatile Organic Aerosol Mass Emissions from Combustion Systems,” Environmental Science & Technology, 40(8): 2671–2677, 2006.

20.  A.L. Robinson, N.M. Donahue, and W.F. Rogge, “Photochemical Oxidation and Changes in Molecular Composition of Organic Aerosol in the Regional Context,” Journal of Geophysical Research, 111, D03302, doi:10.1029/2005JD006265, 2006.

21.  E.M. Lipsky and A.L. Robinson, “Effects of Dilution on Fine Particle Mass and Partitioning of Semi-volatile Organics in Diesel Exhaust and Wood Smoke,” Environmental Science & Technology, 40(1):155–162, 2006.

22.  E.A. Weitkamp, E.M. Lipsky, J.P. Pancras, J.M. Ondov, A. Polidori, B.J. Turpin, and A.L. Robinson, "Fine Particle Emission Profile for a Large Coke Production Facility Based on Highly Time- Resolved Fence Line Measurements," Atmospheric Environment, 39, 6719–6733, 2005.

23.  N.M. Donahue, K.E. Huff-Hartz, B. Chuong, A.A. Presto, C.O. Stanier, T. Rosenhorn, A.L. Robinson, and S.N. Pandis, "Critical Factors Determining the Variation in SOA Yields From Terpene Ozonolysis: A Combined Experimental and Computational Study." Faraday Discussions 130:295–309, 2005.

24.  N.M. Donahue, A.L. Robinson, K.E. Huff Hartz, A.M. Sage, and E. Weitkamp, “Competitive Oxidation in Atmospheric Aerosols: The Case for Relative Kinetics” Geophysical Research Letters, 32, L16805, doi:10.1029/2005GL022893, 2005.

25.  E.M. Lipsky and A.L. Robinson, “Design and Evaluation of a Portable Dilution Sampling System for Measuring Fine Particle Emissions from Combustion Systems,” Aerosol Science & Technology, 39(6):542–553, 2005.

26.  E.M. Lipsky, N.J Pekney, G.F. Walbert, W.J. O’Dowd, M.C. Freeman, and A.L. Robinson, “Effects of Dilution Sampling on Fine Particle Emissions from Pulverized Coal Combustion,” Aerosol Science & Technology, 38(6):574–587, 2004.

27.  A. Bharadwaj, L.L. Baxter, and A.L. Robinson, “Effects of Intraparticle Heat and Mass Transfer on Biomass Devolatilization: Experimental Results and Model Predictions,” Energy & Fuels, 18(4):1021–1031, 2004.

28.  W. Tang, T. Raymond, B. Wittig, C.I. Davidson, S.N. Pandis, A.L. Robinson, and K. Crist, “Spatial Variations of PM2.5 during the Pittsburgh Air Quality Study,” Aerosol Science & Technology, 38(S2):80–90, 2004.

29.  J.C. Cabada, S.L. Rees, S. Takahama, A.Y. Khlystov, S.N. Pandis, C.I. Davidson, and A.L. Robinson, “Mass Size Distributions and Size Resolved Chemical Composition of Fine Particulate Matter at the Pittsburgh Supersite,” Atmospheric Environment, 38(20):3127–3141, 2004.

30.  B. Wittig, N. Anderson, A.Y. Khlystov, S.N. Pandis, C.I. Davidson, and A.L. Robinson, “Pittsburgh Air Quality Study Overview,” Atmospheric Environment, 38(20):3107–3125, 2004.

31.  G.A. Lithgow, A.L. Robinson, and S.G. Buckley, “Ambient Measurements of Inorganic Species in an Urban Environment Using Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy,” Atmospheric Environment, 38(20):3319–3328, 2004.

32.  S.L. Rees, A.L. Robinson, A.Y. Khlystov, C.O. Stanier, and S.N. Pandis, “Mass Balance Closure and the Federal Reference Method for PM2.5 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania,” Atmospheric Environment, 38(20):3305–3318, 2004.

33.  J.C. Cabada, S.N. Pandis, R. Subramanian, A.L. Robinson, A. Polidori, and B. Turpin, “Estimating the Secondary Organic Aerosol Contribution to PM2.5 Using the EC Tracer Method,” Aerosol Science and Technology, 38(S1):140–155, 2004.

34.  R. Subramanian, A.Y. Khlystov, J.C. Cabada, and A.L. Robinson, “Positive and Negative Artifacts in Particulate Organic Carbon Measurements with Denuded and Undenuded Sampler Configurations,” Aerosol Science and Technology, 38(S1):27–48, 2004.

35.  A.L. Robinson, J.S. Rhodes, and D.W. Keith, “Assessment of Potential Carbon Dioxide Reductions Due to Biomass-Coal Cofiring in the United States,” Environmental Science & Technology, 37(22):5081–5089, 2003.

36.  S.C. Kweon, E. Ramer, and A.L. Robinson, “Measurement and Simulation of Ash Deposit Microstructure,” Energy & Fuels, 17(5):1311–1323, 2003.

37.  D. Gera, M.P. Mathur, M.C. Freeman, and A.L. Robinson, “Effect of Large Aspect Ratio of Biomass Particles on Carbon Burnout in a Utility Boiler, Energy & Fuels, 16(6):1523–1532, 2002.

38.  J.C. Cabada, S.N. Pandis, and A.L. Robinson, “Sources of Atmospheric Carbonaceous Particulate Matter in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania,” Journal of the Air & Waste Management Association, 52(6):174–185, 2002.

39.  E. Lipsky, C.O. Stanier, S.N. Pandis, and A.L. Robinson, “Effects of Sampling Conditions on the Size Distribution of Fine Particulate Matter Emitted from a Pilot-Scale Pulverized-Coal Combustor,” Energy & Fuels, 16(2):302–310, 2002.

40.  A.L. Robinson, H. Junker, and L.L. Baxter, “Pilot-Scale Investigation of the Influence of Coal-Biomass Cofiring on Ash Deposition,” Energy & Fuels, 16(2):343–355, 2002.

41.  J.J. Corbett and A.L. Robinson, “Measurements of NOx Emissions and In-Service Duty Cycle from a Towboat Operating on the Inland River System,” Environmental Science & Technology, 35(7):1343–1349, 2001.

42.  A.L. Robinson, S.G. Buckley, and L.L. Baxter, “Experimental Measurements of the Thermal Conductivity of Ash Deposits:  Part 1.  Measurement Technique,” Energy & Fuels,15(1):66–74, 2001.

43.  A.L. Robinson, S.G. Buckley, N. Yang, and L.L. Baxter, “Experimental Measurements of the Thermal Conductivity of Ash Deposits:  Part 2.  Effects of Sintering and Deposit Microstructure,” Energy & Fuels,15(1):75–84, 2001.

44.  A.L. Robinson and R.G. Sextro, “A Novel Technique to Measure the Magnitude and Direction of Flow in a Tube,” Journal of Fluids Engineering, 122(1):186–188, 2000.

45.  K. Garbesi, A.L. Robinson, R.G. Sextro, and W.W. Nazaroff, “Radon Entry Into Houses:  The Importance of Scale-Dependent Permeability,” Health Physics, 77(2):83–191, 1999.

46.  W.J. Riley, A.L. Robinson, A.J. Gadgil, and W.W. Nazaroff, “Effects of Variable Wind Speed and Direction on Radon Transport from Soil Into Buildings:  Model Development and Exploratory Results,” Atmospheric Environment, 33(14):2157–2168, 1999.

47.  A.L. Robinson and R.G. Sextro, “Radon Entry Into Buildings Driven by Atmospheric Pressure Fluctuations,” Environmental Science & Technology, 31(6):1742–1748, 1997.

48.  A.L. Robinson, R.G. Sextro, and W.J. Riley, “Soil-Gas Entry Into Houses Driven by Atmospheric Pressure Fluctuations—The Influence of Soil Properties,” Atmospheric Environment, 31(10):1487–1495, 1997.

49.  A.L. Robinson, R.G. Sextro, and W.J. Fisk, “Soil-Gas Entry Into an Experimental Basement Driven by Atmospheric Pressure Fluctuations—Measurements, Spectral Analysis, and Model Comparison,” Atmospheric Environment,31(10):1477–1485, 1997.

50.  K. Garbesi, R.G. Sextro, A.L. Robinson, J.D. Wooley, J.A. Owens, and W.W. Nazaroff, “Scale Dependence of Soil Permeability to Air:  Measurement Method and Field Investigation,” Water Resources Research, 32(3):547–560, 1996.

51.  A.L. Robinson and R.G. Sextro, “The Influence of a Subslab Gravel Layer and Open Area on Soil-Gas and Radon Entry into Two Experimental Basements,” Health Physics, 69(3):367–377, 1995.

52.  A.L. Robinson and R.G. Sextro, “Direct Measurements of Soil-Gas Entry Into an Experimental Basement Driven by Atmospheric Pressure Fluctuations,” Geophysical Research Letters, 22(14):1929–1932, 1995.

Refereed Archival Conference Proceedings:

1.  A.L. Robinson, H. Junker, S.G. Buckley, G. Sclippa, and L.L. Baxter, “Interactions Between Coal and Biomass When Cofiring,” 27th Symposium (International) on Combustion, The Combustion Institute, Pittsburgh, PA, 1351–1359, 1999.

2.  S.G. Buckley, A.L. Robinson, and L.L. Baxter, “Energetics to Energy: Combustion and Environmental Considerations Surrounding the Reapplication of Energetic Materials as Boiler Fuels,” 27th Symposium (International) on Combustion, The Combustion Institute, Pittsburgh, PA, 1317–1325, 1999.

3.  A.L. Robinson, S.G. Buckley, and L.L. Baxter, “In Situ Measurements of the Thermal Conductivity of Ash Deposits,” 27th Symposium (International) on Combustion, The Combustion Institute, Pittsburgh, PA, 1727–1735, 1999.