edited by Lidia Morawska
and Tunga Salthammer

Covering the fundamentals of air-borne particles and settled dust in the indoor environment, this handy reference investigates:

• Relevant definitions and terminology
• Characteristics
• Sources
• Sampling techniques and instrumentation
• Exposure assessment
• Monitoring methods

The result is a useful and comprehensive overview for chemists, physicists and biologists, postgraduate students, medical practitioners, occupational health professionals, building owners and managers, building, construction and air-conditioning engineers, architects, environmental lawyers, government and regulatory professionals.

Contents

List of Symbols and Abbreviations

1. Fundamentals
   • Fundamentals of Indoor Particles and Settled Dust

2. Sampling and Measurement
   • Introduction to Sampling and Measurement Techniques
   • Measurement of Airborne Particles
   • Sampling of Surface Dust in Buildings
   • Analysis of Chemical and Biological Properties

3. Applications and Case Studies
   • Organic and Inorganic Compounds Adsorbed on Particles and Settled House Dust
   • Indoor Chemistry as a Source of Particles
   • Particle Concentration Levels and Size Distribution Characteristics in the Residential and Non-Industrial Workplace Environments
   • Asbestos and Mineral Fibers
   • Environmental Tobacco Smoke Particles
   • The Effect of Filtration, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Systems
   • Motor Vehicle Emissions as a Source of Indoor Particles
   • Modeling of Indoor Particle Concentration
   • The Phenomenon of "Black Magic Dust" in Housing Units

4. Exposure and Risk Assessment
   • Assessment of Exposure to Airborne Particles.
   • Health Effects of Airborne Dust and Particulate Matter Indoors: A Review of Three Climate Chamber Studies
   • Reference Values of Environmental Pollutants in House Dust

Subject Index

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