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17 Jun 2021
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Comparative characterization of the performance of bio-aerosol nebulizers in connection with atmospheric simulation chambers
Silvia G. Danelli
Dipartimento di Fisica – Università di Genova, via Dodecaneso 33, 16146, Genova, Italy
INFN – Sezione di Genova, via Dodecaneso 33, 16146, Genova, Italy
Marco Brunoldi
Dipartimento di Fisica – Università di Genova, via Dodecaneso 33, 16146, Genova, Italy
INFN – Sezione di Genova, via Dodecaneso 33, 16146, Genova, Italy
Dipartimento di Fisica – Università di Genova, via Dodecaneso 33, 16146, Genova, Italy
INFN – Sezione di Genova, via Dodecaneso 33, 16146, Genova, Italy
Franco Parodi
INFN – Sezione di Genova, via Dodecaneso 33, 16146, Genova, Italy
Virginia Vernocchi
Dipartimento di Fisica – Università di Genova, via Dodecaneso 33, 16146, Genova, Italy
INFN – Sezione di Genova, via Dodecaneso 33, 16146, Genova, Italy
Paolo Prati
Dipartimento di Fisica – Università di Genova, via Dodecaneso 33, 16146, Genova, Italy
INFN – Sezione di Genova, via Dodecaneso 33, 16146, Genova, Italy
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Experiments conducted inside confined artificial environments, such as atmospheric simulation chambers (ASCs), where atmospheric conditions and composition are controlled, can provide valuable information on bio-aerosol viability, dispersion, and impact. We focus here on the reproducible aerosolization and injection of viable microorganisms into an ASC, the first and crucial step of any experimental protocol to expose bio-aerosols to different atmospheric conditions.
Experiments conducted inside confined artificial environments, such as atmospheric simulation...
