An overview of differential mobility analyzers for size classification of nanometer-sized aerosol particles

Songklanakarin Journal of Science and Technology

Volumn 30, Issue 2, 2008, Pages 243-256

  Intra, Panich ^a   Tippayawong, Nakorn ^b  

^a RAJAMANGALA UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY LANNA   (Thailand)

^b CHIANG MAI UNIVERSITY   (Thailand)

Author keywords

Aerosol; Differential mobility analyzer; Electrical mobility; Nanoparticles; Nanotechnology

Indexed keywords

EID: 49549110720     PISSN: 01253395     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Review

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