Evaluation of aerosolization characteristics of biocontaminated particles from flood-damaged housing materials
| Autor: | Gwi-Nam Bae, Byung Uk Lee, Jae Hee Jung, Jung Eun Lee |
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| Rok vydání: | 2017 |
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0301 basic medicine
Fluid Flow and Transfer Processes Atmospheric Science Environmental Engineering Materials science Mechanical Engineering Nanotechnology 010501 environmental sciences 01 natural sciences Pollution 03 medical and health sciences 030104 developmental biology Particle Total count Composite material Particle counter Aerosolization 0105 earth and related environmental sciences |
| Zdroj: | Journal of Aerosol Science. 106:93-99 |
| ISSN: | 0021-8502 |
| Popis: | The purpose of this study was to examine the aerosolization characteristics of biocontaminated particles, including particle release behavior and the concentrations of culturable fungi and (1→3)-β-D-glucan from four flood-affected floor and bedding materials. We applied an aerosolization process using multiple air jets, then measured the particles aerosolized from biocontaminated materials in real time using an optical particle counter, while simultaneously collecting particles in a BioSampler. The total count of particles released over 10 min was highest from linoleum (25,503 particles/cm2), followed by rugs (1562 particles/cm2), carpets (508 particles/cm2), and pillows (24 particles/cm2). Linoleum, which has a hard surface, released particles the fastest ( |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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