Characterization of sub-pollen particles in size-resolved atmospheric aerosol using chemical tracers
Chamari B. A. Mampage, Dagen D. Hughes, Lillian M. Jones, Nervana Metwali, Peter S. Thorne, Elizabeth A. Stone
Abstract
μm during thunderstorms, the greatest relative increase in concentration was observed for fructose. Together, these observations suggest that SPP containing starch granules and allergens (Bet v 1) were released during rainy sampling periods. This study advances the use of chemical tracers to track SPP and other bioaerosols in the atmosphere, by providing new insight to their size distribution and response to extreme weather conditions.
Topics & Concepts
PollenAerosolTRACERChemistrySporeChemical compositionEnvironmental chemistryBioaerosolBotanyBiologyPhysicsNuclear physicsOrganic chemistryAllergic Rhinitis and SensitizationIndoor Air Quality and Microbial ExposureAir Quality and Health Impacts