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Do ceiling fans in rooms help to reduce or disperse the transmission of breathing aerosols?
The main focus of this study is the transmission of SARS-CoV-2 through virus-laden aerosols in enclosed spaces that utilize ceiling fans. The impact...
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Research Advancements in the Study of Microbiology of Aerosols
Air pollution is the main cause of majority of respiratory diseases. In addition to the urban pollutants such as hydrocarbons, nitrogen oxides, and... -
Simulating the Behavior of Fission Product Aerosols in the Containment
Abstract—During a severe accident at an NPP involving loss of the primary coolant circuit and reactor core tightness, the majority of volatile and...
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Real-time 4D tracking of airborne virus-laden droplets and aerosols
There is currently no real-time airborne virus tracking method, hindering the understanding of rapid virus changes and associated health impacts....
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Improving Indoor Air Ventilation by a Ceiling Fan to Mitigate Aerosols Transmission
Improving air flow and ventilation in an indoor environment is central to mitigating the airborne transmission of aerosols. Examples include,...
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Diesel Aerosols in an Underground Coal Mine
The case study was conducted in an underground coal mine to characterize submicron aerosols at a continuous miner (CM) section, assess the...
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Mathematical modeling of monodisperse nanoparticle production in aerosols using separation in an electric field
The wide range of applications of particulate materials in the modern industry, as well as growing concerns about their potential risks to human...
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The impact of oxygen supply flow rates on the distribution of aerosols between the patient and the surgeon during lung intubation
The outbreak of COVID-19 has caused a worldwide pandemic. The widespread infection of the medical staff has caused great attention from all quarters...
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Risk Assessment of Infection by Airborne Droplets and Aerosols at Different Levels of Cardiovascular Activity
Since end of 2019 the COVID-19 pandemic, caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, is threatening humanity. Despite the fact that various scientists across the...
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Dispersion of Infectious Aerosols Through Different Mechanical System in a Cardiac Intensive Care Unit
Respiratory tract infections can be associated with heating systems. They represent a major challenge for intensive cardiac units, with lethal... -
Assessment of carbonaceous fractions in ambient aerosols at high altitude and lowland urban locations of Kumaon Province, Indian Himalaya
The present study investigates the characteristics of carbonaceous species like organic carbon (OC) and elemental carbon (EC) in ambient total...
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Characterization of Aerosols in an Underground Mine during a Longwall Move
A study was conducted in an underground mine with the objective to identify, characterize, and source apportion airborne aerosols at the setup face...
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Scattering Characteristics of Fire Smoke and Dust Aerosol in Aircraft Cargo Compartment
Photoelectric smoke detectors, commonly used in aircraft cargo compartments, have high false alarm rates, which may result in huge economic losses...
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Characterization of Atmospheric Carbonaceous Species in PM10 over Darjeeling, an Eastern Himalayan Region of India
Carbonaceous aerosol (CAs) pollution is a significant cause of the deterioration of the susceptible Himalayan region, which profoundly affects... -
Application of Internet of Things Systems for Aerosol Monitoring of Quarries in Morocco
Climate change is currently being considered as one of the most worrying problems of humanity. It can be stated today that the impacts of human... -
Experimental Study of Particle Filtration Efficiency of a Non-woven Activated Carbon Fabric to Improve Indoor Air Quality
An experimental investigation is carried out to assess the particle collection efficiency of a non-woven activated fabric carbon (ACF). Measurement... -
A SmallSat Lidar Concept for Measurements of Aerosol and Cloud Spatiotemporal Variability
Aerosols and clouds play critical roles in the Earth’s weather, air quality, and climate system at multiple spatiotemporal scales. To achieve better... -
The Impact of Cesium Vapor Bulk Condensation on the Transport of Aerosols in the Reactor Plant’s Primary Circuit during a Severe Accident at a Nuclear Power Plant with VVER
Abstract—The article presents the results from numerical modeling of aerosol particles' deposition process during their transportation in the...
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Investigation of Volatile Organic Compounds and Benzo[a]pyrene Contents in the Aerosols of Cigarettes and IQOS Tobacco Heating System Using High-Performance Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry
The aim of the research was to compare the content of tobacco smoke obtained from five cigarette brands, 3R4F reference cigarette, and emission...
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A comprehensive appraisal on the effect of aerosol on mountain glaciers: special reference to Sikkim Himalayan region of India
Mountain glaciers are of immense importance for the balanced natural ecosystem. Billions of human life depend on this natural reserve. However, there...