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https://doi.org/10.5194/amt-13-2413-2020
https://doi.org/10.5194/amt-13-2413-2020
Research article
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15 May 2020
Research article |  | 15 May 2020

Laboratory evaluation of particle-size selectivity of optical low-cost particulate matter sensors

Joel Kuula, Timo Mäkelä, Minna Aurela, Kimmo Teinilä, Samu Varjonen, Óscar González, and Hilkka Timonen

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Particle-size-dependent detection ranges of low-cost particulate matter sensors were evaluated in a laboratory experiment. Six different sensor models were evaluated altogether. The results showed that none of the sensor models adhered to the technical specifications provided by the manufacturers, and thus a high risk of sensor misuse is posed. It is paramount that the limitations regarding the particle size discrimination of low-cost sensors are acknowledged properly.
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