Aerosols handbook : measurement, dosimetry, and health effects

As more attention is dedicated to understanding the occupational health risks associated with the industrial manufacture and use of nanotechnology, Aerosols Handbook: Measurement, Dosimetry, and Health Effects is a timely presentation of time-tested research in the field of aerosol science. The book covers a multitude of topics in indoor, outdoor, and industrial aerosols, including aerosol measurement, deposition, particle size distribution, and biokinetic processes. Where harmful exposure to ultrafine particles may occur through inhalation, dermal contact, and ingestion, this book discusses how the size, shape, and chemical properties of particles affect aerosol deposition in the lungs, possibly other organs, and the overall toxicity. The book covers all relevant aspects of aerosols, from epidemiology to molecular biology, and emphasizes the importance of accurate aerosol measurement. The authors discuss Chernobyl accident and miners' lungs in detail to illustrate the effects of radioactive aerosols. The final section focuses on the health effects of specific aerosols, such as diesel aerosols and ultrafine particles. By converging research from both radioactive and non-radioactive aerosols, the editors give the book a unique and more complete perspective of how aerosols behave in the lungs. Aerosols Handbook: Measurement, Dosimetry, and Health Effects is an essential resource for those who study exposure, dosages, and toxicity to develop treatments for exposure, reduce air pollution, and establish better safety regulations, particularly in industries using nanotechnologies. "The book covers a multitude of topics on indoor, outdoor, and industrial aerosols, including aerosol measurement, deposition, particle size distribution, and biokinetic processes. Where harmful exposure to ultrafine particles may occur through inhalation, dermal contact, and ingestion, the text discusses how the size, shape, and chemical properties of particles affect aerosol deposition in the lungs - and possibly other organs - and the overall toxicity. The authors cover all relevant aspects of aerosols, from epidemiology to molecular biology, and emphasize the importance of accurate aerosol measurement. They use extensive field research to illustrate the health effects of radioactive aerosols, diesel aerosols, and ultrafine particles."--Jacket Over the last 40 years, major topics in health-related aerosols have been the preparation of suitable test aerosols, the measurement of total deposition, the measurement of regional deposition, the development of the bolus technique, and the study of clearance and retention. With contributions from leading experts, Aerosols Handbook: Measurement, Dosimetry, and Health Effects presents the latest research in the field of aerosol science