Adhesion of Dust Particles to Common Indoor Surfaces in an Air-Conditioned Environment

• Published in: Aerosol science and technology Vol. 48; no. 5; pp. 541 - 551
• Main Authors: Tan, Cher Lin Clara, Gao, Shaokai, Wee, Boon Siong, Asa-Awuku, Akua, Thio, Beng Joo Reginald
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Colchester Taylor & Francis Group 04.05.2014; Taylor & Francis; Taylor & Francis Ltd
• Subjects: Adhesion; Aerosols; Air conditioning; Airborne particulates; Analytical chemistry; Asthma; Atmospheric aerosols; Chemistry; Colloidal state and disperse state; Contact; Dust; Exact sciences and technology; General and physical chemistry; Glass; Indoor; Indoor air quality; Offices; Polyvinyl chlorides; Public health; Air conditioning; Particle; Aerosols; Dust; Air; Adhesion

Adhesion between dust particles and indoor surfaces can lead to negative effects on human health by triggering allergic and asthmatic reactions. In this study, adhesion forces of indoor office dust and activated carbon (AC, as model soot) particles to four common indoor materials (Al, Cu, PVC, and g...