Characterisation of Microbial Communities Captured by Traffic-Exposed Outdoor Air Filters in the Klang Valley, Malaysia Using 16S rRNA Gene Sequencing
This study characterizes the atmospheric microbiome in the Klang Valley, Malaysia, an area with high urban density and significant traffic exposure. Using 16S rRNA gene amplicon sequencing, we analyzed microbial communities captured by outdoor air filters to establish a baseline for tropical urban bioaerosols. The dataset provides a critical resource for understanding the interplay between urban traffic emissions and airborne microbial diversity in a tropical climate, supporting future research in environmental health and atmospheric ecology.