Indoor bioaerosol dynamics

WW Nazaroff - Indoor air, 2016 - Wiley Online Library
Inhaling indoor air is the primary means by which humans are exposed to bioaerosols.
Considering bacteria, fungi, and viruses, this study reviews the dynamic processes that …

Particle resuspension: Challenges and perspectives for future models

C Henry, JP Minier, S Brambilla - Physics Reports, 2023 - Elsevier
Using what has become a celebrated catchphrase, Philip W. Anderson once wrote that
“more is different”(Science, Vol. 177, Issue 4047, pp. 393–396, 1972). First formulated in the …

Microplastic ingestion from atmospheric deposition during dining/drinking activities

M Fang, Z Liao, X Ji, X Zhu, Z Wang, C Lu, C Shi… - Journal of hazardous …, 2022 - Elsevier
Human-health risks from microplastics have attracted considerable attention, but little is
known about human-exposure pathways and intensities. Recent studies posited that …

[HTML][HTML] Microplastics in the urban atmosphere: Sources, occurrences, distribution, and potential health implications

A Jahandari - Journal of Hazardous Materials Advances, 2023 - Elsevier
Urbanization itself is a major and furthermost imperative contributor to the release of
microplastics into the environments. As cities grow and develop, more plastic products are …

Walking-induced particle resuspension in indoor environments

J Qian, J Peccia, AR Ferro - Atmospheric Environment, 2014 - Elsevier
Resuspension of particles indoors increases the risk of consequent exposure through
inhalation and non-dietary ingestion. Studies have been conducted to characterize indoor …

Airborne particle emission of a commercial 3D printer: the effect of filament material and printing temperature

L Stabile, M Scungio, G Buonanno, F Arpino… - Indoor Air, 2017 - Wiley Online Library
The knowledge of exposure to the airborne particle emitted from three‐dimensional (3D)
printing activities is becoming a crucial issue due to the relevant spreading of such devices …

Response of consumer and research grade indoor air quality monitors to residential sources of fine particles

BC Singer, WW Delp - Indoor Air, 2018 - Wiley Online Library
The ability to inexpensively monitor PM 2.5 to identify sources and enable controls would
advance residential indoor air quality (IAQ) management. Consumer IAQ monitors …

[HTML][HTML] Ten questions concerning the implications of carpet on indoor chemistry and microbiology

SR Haines, RI Adams, BE Boor, TA Bruton… - Building and …, 2020 - Elsevier
Carpet and rugs currently represent about half of the United States flooring market and offer
many benefits as a flooring type. How carpets influence our exposure to both …

[HTML][HTML] Size-resolved inhalation intake fractions for particles released from human activities in residential indoor environments

D Licina, BE Boor - Building and Environment, 2023 - Elsevier
Inhalation exposure to elevated concentrations of airborne particulate matter is a public
health concern. Assessment of exposure can be enhanced through better knowledge of …

Fungal contamination of building materials and the aerosolization of particles and toxins in indoor air and their associated risks to health: a review

M Al Hallak, T Verdier, A Bertron, C Roques, JD Bailly - Toxins, 2023 - mdpi.com
It is now well established that biological pollution is a major cause of the degradation of
indoor air quality. It has been shown that microbial communities from the outdoors may …