Morphological classification of bioaerosols from composting using scanning electron microscopy
Morphological classification of bioaerosols from composting using scanning electron microscopy
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DOI:
10.1016/j.wasman.2014.01.021
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发表时间:
2014-07-01
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8.1
通讯作者:
Drew, G. H.
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作者:
Vestlund, A. Tamer;Al-Ashaab, R.;Drew, G. H.
This research classifies the physical morphology (form and structure) of bioaerosols emitted from open windrow composting. Aggregation state, shape and size of the particles captured are reported alongside the implications for bioaerosol dispersal after release. Bioaerosol sampling took place at a composting facility using personal air filter samplers. Samples were analysed using scanning electron microscopy. Particles were released mainly as small (1 mu m) single cells, with aggregates occurring in smaller proportions. Most aggregates consisted of clusters of 2-3 particles as opposed to chains, and were