Microbiology and atmospheric processes: Biological, physical and chemical characterization of aerosol particles

dc.contributor.author	Georgakopoulos, DG	en
dc.contributor.author	Despres, V	en
dc.contributor.author	Frohlich-Nowoisky, J	en
dc.contributor.author	Psenner, R	en
dc.contributor.author	Ariya, PA	en
dc.contributor.author	Posfai, M	en
dc.contributor.author	Ahern, HE	en
dc.contributor.author	Moffett, BF	en
dc.contributor.author	Hill, TCJ	en
dc.date.accessioned	2014-06-06T06:49:28Z
dc.date.available	2014-06-06T06:49:28Z
dc.date.issued	2009	en
dc.identifier.issn	17264170	en
dc.identifier.uri	http://62.217.125.90/xmlui/handle/123456789/4609
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dc.subject.other	aerosol composition	en
dc.subject.other	climate effect	en
dc.subject.other	cloud condensation nucleus	en
dc.subject.other	health impact	en
dc.subject.other	physicochemical property	en
dc.subject.other	seasonal variation	en
dc.subject.other	spectroscopy	en
dc.subject.other	Animalia	en
dc.title	Microbiology and atmospheric processes: Biological, physical and chemical characterization of aerosol particles	en
heal.type	journalArticle	en
heal.publicationDate	2009	en
heal.abstract	The interest in bioaerosols has traditionally been linked to health hazards for humans, animals and plants. However, several components of bioaerosols exhibit physical properties of great significance for cloud processes, such as ice nucleation and cloud condensation. To gain a better understanding of their influence on climate, it is therefore important to determine the composition, concentration, seasonal fluctuation, regional diversity and evolution of bioaerosols. In this paper, we will review briefly the existing techniques for detection, quantification, physical and chemical analysis of biological particles, attempting to bridge physical, chemical and biological methods for analysis of biological particles and integrate them with aerosol sampling techniques. We will also explore some emerging spectroscopy techniques for bulk and single-particle analysis that have potential for in-situ physical and chemical analysis. Lastly, we will outline open questions and further desired capabilities (e.g., in-situ, sensitive, both broad and selective, on-line, time-resolved, rapid, versatile, cost-effective techniques) required prior to comprehensive understanding of chemical and physical characterization of bioaerosols.	en
heal.journalName	Biogeosciences	en
dc.identifier.issue	4	en
dc.identifier.volume	6	en
dc.identifier.spage	721	en
dc.identifier.epage	737	en