Fundamentals of Bioaerosols Science
From Physical to Biological Dimensions of Airborne Biological Particles
- 1st Edition - May 26, 2023
- Latest edition
- Author: Naomichi Yamamoto
- Language: English
Fundamentals of Bioaerosols Science: From Physical to Biological Dimensions of Airborne Biological Particles covers both the physical and biological aspects of bioaerosol science.… Read more
Fundamentals of Bioaerosols Science: From Physical to Biological Dimensions of Airborne Biological Particles covers both the physical and biological aspects of bioaerosol science. It is assumed that researchers with a physics background are often unfamiliar with the biological aspects (e.g., molecular biology, PCR, and DNA sequencing), and researchers with a biology background are often unfamiliar with the physical aspects (e.g., aerosol physics, air sampling, and aerodynamic diameter) of bioaerosol science. This book aims to bridge the interdisciplinary gap between the fields of bioaerosol science. Fundamentals of Bioaerosols Science include topics such as bioaerosol physical properties, sampling and monitoring methods, analytical methods, control techniques, and relationship to climate.
- Presents an in-depth explanation of the fundamentals of bioaerosols science
- Includes an introduction to the latest knowledge and technologies related to bioaerosol science
- Features interdisciplinary contents that are useful even for those without specialized knowledge
The book is primarily intended for professionals working in the field of bioaerosol science, as well as graduate students and researchers with an interest in the field.
1. Introduction
1.1. Overview
1.2. Definitions of Terms
1.3. Historical Background
2. Taxonomy
2.1. Overview
2.2. Basic Taxonomy
2.3. Viruses
2.4. Bacteria
2.5. Fungi
2.6. Plants
2.7. Arthropods
2.8. Vertebrates
3. Physical Properties
3.1. Overview
3.2. Physical Quantities
3.3. Equivalent Diameters
3.4. Gravitational Settling
3.5. Aerodynamic Equivalent Diameter
3.6. Inertia
3.7. Diffusion
3.8. Respiratory Aerosols
3.9. Droplet Physics
3.10. Human Respiratory Deposition
4. Human Health Impacts
4.1. Overview
4.2. Basics of Airborne and Droplet-borne Infectious Diseases
4.3. Viral Infections
4.4. Bacterial Infections
4.5. Fungal Infections
4.6. Drug Resistance in Bioaerosols
4.7. Basics of Airborne Allergic Diseases
4.8. Pollen Allergy
4.9. Fungal Allergy
4.10. Arthropod Allergy
4.11. Vertebrate Allergy
4.12. Toxins
5. Principles of Sampling and Monitoring Methods
5.1. Overview
5.2. Impactor
5.3. Filter
5.4. Air Inlet
5.5. Sedimentation Sampling
5.6. Precipitation Sampling
5.7. Real-Time Monitoring
6. Analytical Methods
6.1. Overview
6.2. Microscopy
6.3. Culture
6.4. Bioassays
6.5. Nucleic Acid-based Methods
6.6. Hyphenated Methods
7. Control Technologies
7.1. Overview
7.2. Filtration
7.3. Respirators and Face Masks
7.4. Ventilation
7.5. Ultraviolet Germicidal Irradiation (UVGI)
7.6. Photocatalytic Oxidation (PCO)
7.7. Electrostatic Precipitator (ESP) and Ionizer
8. Bioaerosols in Built and Natural Environments
8.1. Overview
8.2. Bioaerosols in Indoor Environment
8.3. Bioaerosols from Industrial Sources
8.4. Antimicrobial-Resistant Microorganisms and Antimicrobial Resistance Genes (ARGs)
8.5. Genetically Modified (GM) Plants and Herbicide-Resistant Weeds
8.6. Biogeochemical Cycles
8.7. Climate System
- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Published: May 26, 2023
- Language: English
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Naomichi Yamamoto
Dr. Naomichi Yamamoto is a Professor in the Department of Environmental Health Sciences at Seoul National University (SNU). His current research interests are in the areas of i) aerobiology, ii) environmental microbiome, and iii) One Health. His research team uses genomics approaches to analyze environmental DNA (eDNA) to investigate the ecological roles of organisms, including airborne organisms, in the environment and their impacts on human health. Before joining to SNU faculty in 2012, Dr. Yamamoto worked at Yale School of Engineering as a postdoctoral fellow supported by the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS). He received his B.Eng. degree in applied physics from Waseda University, M.S. degree in environmental health sciences from UCLA, and Ph.D. degree in environmental studies from the University of Tokyo.
Affiliations and expertise
Associate Professor, Department of Environmental Health Sciences, Seoul National University (SNU), Gwanak-gu, Seoul, South KoreaRead Fundamentals of Bioaerosols Science on ScienceDirect