Nanoparticle emission assessment technique (NEAT) for the identification and measurement of potential inhalation exposure to engineered nanomaterials part a

Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene

Volumn 7, Issue 3, 2010, Pages 127-132

  Methner, M ^a   Hodson, L ^a   Geraci, C ^a  

^a NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH   (United States)

Author keywords

Concentration; Emissions; Nanoparticle; Nanotechnology; Occupational exposure; Particle number; Sampling

Indexed keywords

AIR POLLUTANTS; ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING; INHALATION EXPOSURE; NANOPARTICLES; OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE; WORKPLACE;

EID: 73849083769     PISSN: 15459624     EISSN: 15459632     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/15459620903476355     Document Type: Article

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