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  • Cookstove emissions are a major source of indoor air pollution globally.
  • Research sites in developing countries often lack cold storage for air quality samples.
  • Assessing the stability of particulate matter (PM) samples under field conditions is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the stability of PM filters used for cookstove emission research.
  • To determine the impact of storage temperature and duration on sample integrity.
  • To inform best practices for sample collection and storage in resource-limited settings.

Main Methods:

  • Collected fine PM (PM2.5) from burning red oak in a natural-draft stove on polytetrafluoroethylene filters.
  • Stored filters at ambient, -20°C, or -80°C for up to 3 months.
  • Analyzed filters for extractable organic matter (EOM), PM2.5 mass, and 22 polycyclic aromatic compounds (PACs) using gas chromatography.

Main Results:

  • PM2.5 mass and EOM showed stability across different storage conditions and durations.
  • Polycyclic aromatic compound (PAC) levels were more sensitive to storage variations.
  • Samples with lower EOM levels demonstrated greater consistency across storage methods.

Conclusions:

  • PM filter samples from cookstove emissions are relatively stable for up to 3 months under various storage conditions.
  • Findings support the use of ambient temperature storage for PM samples in field research.
  • Recommendations are provided for optimizing sample storage protocols in low- and middle-income countries.