Airborne

To identify the potential environmental pollution and health hazards of airborne nanoparticles, it is necessary to determine their physical and chemical properties and characteristics. An overview of the sampling and characterization techniques at VITO associated with the measurement of ultrafine and nano-airborne particle properties is shown.

Our solution

State-of-the-art equipment is available for physicochemical characterisation of nano-aerosols to determine the following metrics:

  • Mass concentration
  • Number concentration
  • Size distribution
  • Surface area
  • Charge
  • Chemical composition
  • Morphology
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Services

Nano aerosol exposure assessment in occupational settings

  • Source identification
  • Determination of worker exposure in occupational settings
  • Contribute to safe innovation (Exposure scenarios, Exposure Measurements, Risk Management Measures)
  •  Implement Control Banding Tools

Nanoparticle generation

  • Exposure simulation for safety assessment (Air Liquid Interface Studies)
  • Effectiveness filters and ventilation (e.g. fume cupboard, LEV)
  • Validation of nano aerosol instrumentation

Nanoparticle release potential in particle-free test chambers

  • Product testing, e.g. abrasion tests
  • Process simulation, e.g. bag emptying

Our expert

Evelien Frijns, MSc

Research Scientist
+32 14 33 53 67