@inproceedings{0ae3ee1a75f44bcdaf967adafd8d91bb,
title = "Measuring aerosol particle behaviour due to human activity indoors for re-exposure evaluation",
abstract = "Separate experiments were devised to investigate two processes - resuspension and contact transfer by which aerosol contamination can be spread in the indoor environment. Resuspension rates and transfer efficiencies were quantified for a number of variables. Fluorescein and rare earth metals were used as tracers and various soft, hard, natural and synthetic surfaces were tested. The analysis techniques utilised include Neutron Activation Analysis, Fluorimetery and Scanning Electron Microscopy. Approximately 63 \% of 10 μm particles were found to resuspend from contaminated clothing during walking indoors. Mass transfer efficiencies of 2 - 45 \% were observed. These percentages could have an important impact on the levels of airborne contamination indoors and thus affect a person's potential for exposure.",
keywords = "Contact transfer, Contaminant transport in the indoor environment, Exposure, Resuspension",
author = "Ann McDonagh and Richard Sextro and Miriam Byrne",
year = "2011",
language = "English",
isbn = "9781627482721",
series = "12th International Conference on Indoor Air Quality and Climate 2011",
pages = "2075--2080",
booktitle = "12th International Conference on Indoor Air Quality and Climate 2011",
note = "12th International Conference on Indoor Air Quality and Climate 2011 ; Conference date: 05-06-2011 Through 10-06-2011",
}