Electrostatic targeting for allergen removal and pest control applications

Journal of Electrostatics

Volumn 55, Issue 3-4, 2002, Pages 237-245

  Hughes, J F ^a   Gaunt, L F ^a   Gaynor, P T ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Aerosol; Air care; Allergen; Asthma; Electret; Electrostatic; Indoor air quality; Insecticide; Pest control

Indexed keywords

DRUG PRODUCTS; HEALTH CARE; PEST CONTROL; PULMONARY DISEASES; WASTE DISPOSAL;

ALLERGEN REMOVAL;

ELECTROSTATICS;

ELECTROSTATICS;

EID: 0036645377     PISSN: 03043886     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/S0304-3886(01)00207-8     Document Type: Article

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