Aerosol Sampling Methods in Workplace and Ambient Environments

Abstract

Aerosols are emitted into the workplace atmosphere and the ambient environment through a variety of processes. Aerosol particles are known to have significant effects on both human health and the ambient environment. For this reason, monitoring aerosol concentrations in the atmosphere by aerosol sampling is undertaken in workplace and ambient environments. A wide range of aerosol sampling methods using different collection mechanisms has been used for collecting representative aerosol samples using either a collecting or sensing medium. This paper shows the existing and commonly used aerosol sampling methods based on aerosol collection and real-time measurements. The method of choice for aerosol sampling will ultimately depend on a variety of factors, such as purpose of sampling, type of aerosol, analysis requirements, and available budget.