L. J. Deacon
Particle size distribution of airborne Aspergillus fumigatus spores emitted from compost using membrane filtration
Deacon, L. J.; Hayes, Enda T; Pankhurst, L. J.; Drew, G. H.; Longhurst, James; Jackson, S.; Liu, Jian; Longhurst, P. J.; Pollard, S. J.T.; Tyrrel, S. F.
Authors
Enda Hayes Enda.Hayes@uwe.ac.uk
Prof in Air Quality & Carbon Management/School Director (Research & Enterprise)
L. J. Pankhurst
G. H. Drew
Assistant Vice Chancellor, Environment and Sustainability Jim Longhurst James.Longhurst@uwe.ac.uk
Professor
S. Jackson
Jian Liu
P. J. Longhurst
S. J.T. Pollard
S. F. Tyrrel
Abstract
Information on the particle size distribution of bioaerosols emitted from open air composting operations is valuable in evaluating potential health impacts and is a requirement for improved dispersion simulation modelling. The membrane filter method was used to study the particle size distribution of Aspergillus fumigatus spores in air 50m downwind of a green waste compost screening operation at a commercial facility. The highest concentrations (approximately 8×104CFUm-3) of culturable spores were found on filters with pore diameters in the range 1-2μm which suggests that the majority of spores are emitted as single cells. The findings were compared to published data collected using an Andersen sampler. Results were significantly correlated (p
Journal Article Type | Article |
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Publication Date | Jan 1, 2009 |
Journal | Atmospheric Environment |
Print ISSN | 1352-2310 |
Publisher | Elsevier |
Peer Reviewed | Peer Reviewed |
Volume | 43 |
Issue | 35 |
Pages | 5698-5701 |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.atmosenv.2009.07.042 |
Keywords | bioaerosol, sampling, filtration, Andersen sampler, aspergillus |
Public URL | https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/1001786 |
Publisher URL | http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.atmosenv.2009.07.042 |
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