AEROSOL RESEARCH LAB Dr. Jae Hong Park, School of Health Sciences

Research Articles

  1. Liao, L., Luo, Z.-Q., Byeon, J.H., Park, J.H. (2024) Size-selective sampler combined with an immunochromatographic assay for the rapid detection of airborne Legionella pneumophila, Science of The Total Environment,  
    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.172085
  2. Xia, L., Park, J.H., Biggs, K., Lee, C.G., Liao, L., Shannahan, J.H. (2023) Compositional variations in metal nanoparticle components of welding fumes impact lung epithelial cell toxicity, Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health-Part A, Vo. 80(20), 735-757
    https://doi.org/10.1080/15287394.2023.2238209 
  3. Xia, L., Noh, Y., Whelton, A.J., Boor, B.E., Cooper, B., Lichti, N.I., Park, J.H., Shannahan, J.H. (2023) Pulmonary and neurological health effects associated with exposure to representative composite manufacturing emissions and corresponding alterations in circulating metabolite profiles, Toxicological Sciences, Vol. 193(1), 62-79
    https://doi.org/10.1093/toxsci/kfad029
  4. Olave, C., Ivester, K., Couëtil, L.L., Burgess, J., Park, J.H., Mukhopadhyay, A. (2023) Effects of low-dust forages on racehorses’ dust exposure, airway cytology, and plasma omega-3 concentrations: a randomized clinical trial, Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, Vol. 37(1), 338-348
    https://doi.org/10.1111/jvim.16598
  5. Sheehan, M., Vosburgh, D.J.H., O’Shaughnessy, P., Park, J.H., Sotelo, C. (2022) Direct-reading instruments for aerosols: A review for occupational health and safety professionals part 2: Applications, Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene, Vol. 19(12), 706-729
    https://doi.org/10.1080/15459624.2022.2132256 
  6. Vosburgh, D.J.H., Cauda, E., O’Shaughnessy, P., Sheehan, M., Park, J.H., Anderson, K. (2022) Direct-reading instruments for aerosols: A review for occupational health and safety professionals part 1: Instruments and good practices, Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene, Vol. 19(12), 696-705
    https://doi.org/10.1080/15459624.2022.2132255
  7. Olave, C.J., Ivester, K.M., Couëtil, L.L., Franco-Marmolejo, J., Mukhopadhyay, A., Robinson, J.P., Park, J.H. (2022) Effects of forages, dust exposure and pro-resolving lipids on airway inflammation in horses, American Journal of Veterinary Research, Vol. 83(2), 153-161
    https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.21.08.0126
  8. Ye, M.J., Campiti, V.J., Falls, M., Howser, L.A., Sharma, D., Vadhul, R.B., Burgin, S.J., Illing, E.A., Ting, J.Y., Koehler, K.R., Park, J.H., Vernon, D.J., Nesemeier, B.R., Johnson, J.D, Shipchandler, T.Z. (2021) Aerosol and droplet generation from open rhinoplasty: Surgical risk in the pandemic era, Facial Plastic Surgery & Aesthetic Medicine, Published online
    https://doi.org/10.1089/fpsam.2021.0157
  9. Tumlin, K., Liu, S., Park, J.H. (2021) Framing future of work considerations through climate and built environment assessment of volunteer work practices in the United States equine assisted services, International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Vol. 18(19), 10385
    https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph181910385
  10. Campiti, V.J., Ye, M.J., Sharma, D., Matt, B.H., Mitchell, R.M., Ting, J.Y., Illing, E.A., Park, J.H., Burgin, S.J. (2021) Aerosol generation during myringotomy with tympanostomy tube insertion: Implications for otolaryngology in the COVID-19 era, Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, Vol. 165(4), 532-535
    https://doi.org/10.1177/0194599821989626
  11. Ye, M.J., Vadhul, R.B., Sharma, D., Campiti, V.J., Burgin, S.J., Illing, E.A., Ting, J.Y., Park, J.H., Koehler, K.R., Lee, H.B., Vernon, D.J., Johnson, J.D., Nesemeier, B.R., Shipchandler, T.Z. (2021) Aerosol and droplet generation from orbital repair: Surgical risk in the pandemic era, American Journal of Otolaryngology, Vol. 42(4), 102970
    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.amjoto.2021.102970
  12. Liao, L., Byeon, J.H., Park, J.H. (2021) Development of a size-selective sampler combined with an adenosine triphosphate bioluminescence assay for the rapid measurement of bioaerosols, Environmental Research, Vol. 194, 110615
    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envres.2020.110615
  13. Sharma, D., Campiti, V.J., Ye, M.J., Saltagi, M., Carroll, A.E., Ting, J.Y., Illing, E.A., Park, J.H., Nelson, R.F., Burgin, S.J. (2021) Aerosol generation during cadaveric simulation of otologic surgery and live cochlear implantation, Laryngoscope Investigative Otolaryngology, Vol. 6(1), 129–136
    https://doi.org/10.1002/lio2.506
  14. Sharma, D., Campiti, V.J., Ye, M.J., Rubel, K.E., Higgins, T.S., Wu, A.W., Shipchandler, T.Z., Burgin, S.J., Sim, M.W., Illing, E.A., Park, J.H., Ting, J.Y. (2021) Aerosol generation during routine rhinologic surgeries and in-office procedures, Laryngoscope Investigative Otolaryngology, Vol. 6(1), 49-57
    https://doi.org/10.1002/lio2.520
  15. Sharma, D., Ye, M.J., Campiti, V.J., Rubel, K.E., Higgins, T.S., Wu, A.W., Shipchandler, T.Z., Sim, M.W., Burgin, S.J., Illing, E.A., Park, J.H., Ting, J.Y. (2021) Mitigation of aerosols generated during rhinologic surgery: A pandemic-era cadaveric simulation, Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, Vol. 164(2), 433–442
    https://doi.org/10.1177/0194599820951169
  16. Ye, M.J., Sharma, D., Campiti, V.J., Rubel, K.E., Burgin, S.J., Illing, E.A., Ting, J.Y., Park, J.H., Johnson, J.D., Vernon, D.J., Lee, H.B., Nesemeier, B.R., Shipchandler, T.Z. (2021) Aerosol and droplet generation from mandible and midface fixation: Surgical risk in the pandemic era, American Journal of Otolaryngology, Vol. 42(1), 102829
    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.amjoto.2020.102829
  17. Boles, C., Brown, G., Park, J.H., Nonnenmann, M. (2020) The optimization of methods for the collection of aerosolized murine norovirus, Food and Environmental Virology, Vol. 12(3), 199-208
    https://doi.org/10.1007/s12560-020-09430-4
  18. McCollom, T.I.S., Stebounova, L.V., Park, J.H., Grassian, V.H., Gonzalez-Pech, N.I., Peters, T.M. (2019) Design and evaluation of a high-flowrate nanoparticle respiratory deposition (NRD) sampler, Journal of Aerosol Science, Vol. 134, 72-79
    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaerosci.2019.04.019
  19. Wilson, M.D., Prasad, K.A., Kim, J.S., Park, J.H. (2019) Characteristics of metallic nanoparticles emitted from heated Kanthal e-cigarette coils, Journal of Nanoparticle Research, Vol. 21(7), 156
    https://doi.org/10.1007/s11051-019-4598-y
  20. Gonzalez-Pech, N.I., Stebounova, L.V., Ustunol, I.B., Park, J.H., Anthony, T.R., Peters, T.M., Grassian, V.H. (2019) Size, composition, morphology and health implications of airborne incidental metal-containing nanoparticles, Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene, Vol. 16(6), 387-399
    https://doi.org/10.1080/15459624.2018.1559925
  21. Kim, H.R., An, S., Hwang, J., Park, J.H., Byeon, J.H. (2019) In situ lysis droplet supply to efficiently extract ATP from dust particles for near-real-time bioaerosol monitoring, Journal of Hazardous Materials, Vol. 369, 684-690
    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhazmat.2019.02.088
  22. Cai, C., Thomas, G.W., Yang, T., Park, J.H., Gogineni, S.P., Peters, T.M. (2018) Development of a portable aerosol collector and spectrometer (PACS), Aerosol Science and Technology, Vol. 52(12), 1351-1369
    https://doi.org/10.1080/02786826.2018.1524985
  23. Stebounova, L.V., Gonzalez-Pech, N.I., Park, J.H., Anthony, T.R., Grassian, V.H., Peters, T.M. (2018) Particle concentrations in occupational settings measured with a nanoparticle respiratory deposition (NRD) sampler, Annals of Work Exposures and Health, Vol. 62(6), 699-710
    https://doi.org/10.1093/annweh/wxy033
  24. Poudel, B.K., Park, J.H., Lim, J., Byeon, J.H. (2017) Direct fluorescent labeling for efficient biological assessment of inhalable particles, Nanotoxicology, Vol. 11(8), 953-963
    https://doi.org/10.1080/17435390.2017.1378748
  25. Poudel, B.K., Choi, J., Park, J.H., Doh, K.O., Byeon, J.H. (2017) In vitro exposure of simulated meat-cooking fumes to assess adverse biological effects, Scientific Reports, Vol. 7, 10841
    https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-017-11502-8
  26. Poudel, B.K., Park, J.H., Byeon, J.H. (2017) On-demand gas-to-liquid process to fabricate thermoresponsive antimicrobial nanocomposites and coatings, ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, Vol. 9(18), 15342-15349
    https://doi.org/10.1021/acsami.7b05167
  27. Park, J.H., Peters, T.M., Altmaier, R., Jones, S.M., Gassman, R., Anthony, T.R. (2017) Simulation of air quality and operational cost to ventilate swine farrowing facilities in Midwest U.S. during winter, Transactions of the ASABE, Vol. 60(2), 465-477
    https://doi.org/10.13031/trans.11784
  28. Vosburgh, D.J.H., Park, J.H., Mines, L.W.D., Mudunkotuwa, I.A., Anthony, T.R., Peters, T.M. (2017) Nonwoven textile for use in a nanoparticle respiratory deposition sampler, Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene, Vol. 14(5), 368-376
    https://doi.org/10.1080/15459624.2016.1263391
  29. Park, J.H., Mudunkotuwa, I.A., Crawford, K.J., Anthony, T.R., Grassian, V.H., Peters, T.M. (2017) Rapid analysis of the size distribution of metal-containing aerosol, Aerosol Science and Technology, Vol. 51(1), 108-115
    https://doi.org/10.1080/02786826.2016.1245406
  30. Byeon, J.H., Park, J.H. (2016) Use of aerosol route to fabricate positively charged Au/Fe3O4 Janus nanoparticles as multifunctional nanoplatforms, Scientific Reports, Vol. 6, 35104
    https://doi.org/10.1038/srep35104
  31. Byeon, J.H., Park, J.H. (2016) Easy on-demand single-pass self-assembly and modification to fabricate gold@graphene-based anti-inflammatory nanoplatforms, Scientific Reports, Vol. 6, 34890
    https://doi.org/10.1038/srep34890
  32. Jones, S., Anthony, T.R., Sousan, S., Altmaier, R., Park, J.H., Peters, T.M. (2016) Evaluation of a low-cost aerosol sensor to assess dust concentration in a swine building, Annals of Occupational Hygiene, Vol. 60(5), 597-607
    https://doi.org/10.1093/annhyg/mew009
  33. Mines, L.W.D., Park, J.H., Mudunkotuwa, I.A., Anthony, T.R., Grassian, V.H., Peters, T.M. (2016) Porous polyurethane foam for use as a particle collection substrate in a nanoparticle respiratory deposition sampler, Aerosol Science and Technology, Vol. 50(5), 497-506
    https://doi.org/10.1080/02786826.2016.1164828
  34. Sousan, S., Koehler, K., Thomas, G., Park, J.H., Hillman, M., Halterman, A., Peters, T.M. (2016) Inter-comparison of low-cost sensors for measuring the mass concentration of occupational aerosols, Aerosol Science and Technology, Vol. 50(5), 462-473
    https://doi.org/10.1080/02786826.2016.1162901
  35. Peters, T.M., Sawvel, R.A., Park, J.H., Anthony, T.R. (2015) Evaluation of a shaker dust collector for use in a recirculating ventilation system, Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene, Vol. 12(9), D201-D210
    https://doi.org/10.1080/15459624.2015.1043056
  36. Anthony, T.R., Altmaier, R., Jones, S., Gassman, R., Park, J.H., Peters, T.M. (2015) Use of recirculating ventilation with dust filtration to improve wintertime air quality in a swine farrowing room, Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene, Vol. 12(9), 635-646
    https://doi.org/10.1080/15459624.2015.1029616
  37. Byeon, J.H., Park, J.H., Peters, T.M., Roberts, J.T. (2015) Reducing the cytotoxicity of inhalable engineered nanoparticles via in situ passivation with biocompatible materials, Journal of Hazardous Materials, Vol. 292, 118-125
    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhazmat.2015.03.022
  38. Jing, X., Park, J.H., Adamcakova-Dodd, A., Perry, S.S., Peters, T.M., Thorne, P.S. (2015) Toxicity of copper oxide nanoparticles in lung epithelial cells exposed at the air-liquid interface compared with in vivo assessment, Toxicology in Vitro, 2015, Vol. 29(3), 502-511
    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tiv.2014.12.023
  39. Park, J.H., Mudunkotuwa, I.A., Mines, L.W.D., Anthony, T.R., Grassian, V.H., Peters, T.M. (2015) A granular bed for use in a nanoparticle respiratory deposition sampler, Aerosol Science and Technology, Vol. 49(3), 179-187
    https://doi.org/10.1080/02786826.2015.1013521
  40. Anthony, T.R., Altmaier, R., Park, J.H., Peters, T.M. (2014) Modeled effectiveness of ventilation with contaminant control devices on indoor air quality in a swine farrowing facility, Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene, Vol. 11(7), 434-449
    https://doi.org/10.1080/15459624.2013.875186
  41. Park, J.H., Mudunkotuwa, I.A., Kim, J.S., Stanam, A., Thorne, P.S., Grassian, V.H., Peters, T.M. (2014) Physicochemical characterization of simulated welding fume from a spark discharge system, Aerosol Science and Technology, Vol. 48(7), 769-776
    https://doi.org/10.1080/02786826.2014.925536
  42. Na, H., Park, J.H., Hwang, J., Kim, J. (2013) Site-specific growth and density control of carbon nanotubes by direct deposition of catalytic nanoparticles generated by spark discharge, Nanoscale Research Letters, Vol.8, 409
    https://doi.org/10.1186/1556-276X-8-409
  43. Park, J.H., Peters, T.M., Altmaier, R., Sawvel, R.A., Anthony, T.R. (2013) Simulation of air quality and cost to ventilate swine farrowing facilities in winter, Computers and Electronics in Agriculture, Vol. 98, 136-145
    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compag.2013.08.003
  44. Joe, Y.H., Ju, W., Park, J.H., Yoon, Y.H., Hwang, J. (2013) Correlation between the antibacterial ability of silver nanoparticle coated air filters and the dust loading, Aerosol and Air Quality Research, Vol. 13(3), 1009-1018
    https://doi.org/10.4209/aaqr.2012.07.0191
  45. Mills, J.B., Park, J.H., Peters, T.M. (2013) Comparison of the DiSCmini aerosol monitor to a handheld condensation particle counter and a scanning mobility particle sizer for submicrometer sodium chloride and metal aerosols, Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene, Vol. 10(5), 250-258
    https://doi.org/10.1080/15459624.2013.769077
  46. Huang, G., Park, J.H., Cena, L.G., Shelton, B.L., Peters, T.M. (2012) Evaluation of airborne particle emissions from commercial products containing carbon nanotubes, Journal of Nanoparticle Research, Vol. 14(11), 1231
    https://doi.org/10.1007/s11051-012-1231-8
  47. Park, J.H., Yoon, K.Y., Na, H., Kim, Y.S., Hwang, J., Kim, J. Yoon, Y.H. (2011) Fabrication of a multi-walled carbon nanotube-deposited glass fiber air filter for the enhancement of nano and submicron aerosol particle filtration and additional antibacterial efficacy, Science of the Total Environment, Vol. 409(19), 4132-4138
    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2011.04.060
  48. Park, J.H., Yoon, K.Y., Hwang, J. (2011) Removal of submicron particles using a carbon fiber ionizer-assisted medium air filter in a heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) system, Building and Environment, Vol. 46(8), 1699-1708
    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.buildenv.2011.02.010
  49. Park, C.W., Yoon, K.Y., Kim, Y.D., Park, J.H., Hwang, J. (2011) Effects of condensational growth on culturability of airborne bacteria: Implications for sampling and control of bioaerosols, Journal of Aerosol Science, Vol. 42(4), 213-223
    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaerosci.2011.01.006
  50. Park, C.W., Byeon, J.H., Yoon, K. Y., Park, J.H., Hwang, J. (2011) Simultaneous removal of odors, airborne particles, and bioaerosols in a municipal composting facility by dielectric barrier discharge, Separation and Purification Technology, Vol. 77(1), 87-93
    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.seppur.2010.11.024
  51. Noh, K.C., Park, J.H., Jung, Y.K., Yi, S., Hwang, J. (2011) Characteristics of submicron-sized aerosol filtration and pressure drop of an electret filter installed in an air diffuser in a residential apartment unit, Aerosol and Air Quality Research, Vol. 11(1), 80-89
    https://doi.org/10.4209/aaqr.2010.11.0095
  52. Kim, Y.S., Yoon, K.Y., Park, J.H., Hwang, J. (2011) Application of air ions for bacterial de-colonization in air filters contaminated by aerosolized bacteria, Science of the Total Environment, 409(4), 748-755
    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2010.11.012
  53. Byeon, J.H., Park, J.H., Jo, Y.S., Yoon, K.Y. Hwang, J. (2010) Removal of gaseous toluene and submicron aerosol particles using a dielectric barrier discharge reactor, Journal of Hazardous Materials, Vol. 175, 417-422
    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhazmat.2009.10.022
  54. Park, J.H., Yoon, K.Y., Noh, K.C., Byeon, J.H. Hwang, J. (2010) Removal of PM2.5 entering through the ventilation duct in an automobile using a carbon fiber ionizer-assisted cabin air filter, Journal of Aerosol Science, Vol. 41, 935-943
    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaerosci.2010.07.005
  55. Byeon, J.H., Park, J.H., Yoon, K.Y., Hwang, J. (2009) Ambient spark generation to synthesize carbon encapsulated metal nanoparticles in continuous aerosol manner, Nanoscale, Vol. 1, 339-343
    https://doi.org/10.1039/b9nr00058e
  56. Park, J.H., Yoon, K.Y., Kim, Y.S., Byeon, J.H., Hwang, J. (2009) Removal of submicron aerosol particles and bioaerosols using carbon fiber ionizer assisted fibrous medium filter media, Journal of Mechanical Science and Technology, Vol. 23, 1846-1851
    https://doi.org/10.1007/s12206-009-0613-z
  57. Byeon, J.H., Park, J.H., Hwang, J. (2008) Spark generation of monometallic and bimetallic aerosol nanoparticles, Journal of Aerosol Science, Vol. 39, 888-896
    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaerosci.2008.05.006
  58. Byeon, J.H., Park, J.H., Yoon, K.Y., Hwang, J. (2008) Site-selective catalytic surface activation via aerosol nanoparticles for use in metal micropatterning, Langmuir, Vol. 24, 5949-5954
    https://doi.org/10.1021/la8005019
  59. Byeon, J.H., Park, C.W., Yoon, K.Y., Park, J.H., Hwang, J. (2008) Size distributions of total airborne particles and bioaerosols in a municipal composting facility, Bioresource Technology, Vol. 99, 5150-5154
    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biortech.2007.09.014
  60. Byeon, J.H., Ji, J.H., Park, J.H., Yoon, K.Y., Hwang, J. (2008) Charge distributions of aerosol dioctyl sebacate particles charged in a dielectric barrier discharger, Journal of Aerosol Science, Vol. 39, 460-466
    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaerosci.2007.12.008
  61. Park, J.H., Byeon, J.H., Yoon, K.Y., Hwang, J. (2008) Lab-scale test of a ventilation system including a dielectric barrier discharger and UV-photocatalyst filters for simultaneous removal of gaseous and particulate contaminants, Indoor Air, Vol. 18, 44-50
    https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1600-0668.2007.00503.x
  62. Yoon, K.Y., Byeon, J.H, Park, J.H., Ji, J.H., Bae, G.W., Hwang, J. (2008) Antimicrobial characteristics of silver aerosol nanoparticles against Bacillus subtilis bioaerosols, Environmental Engineering Science, Vol. 25, 289-293
    https://doi.org/10.1089/ees.2007.0003
  63. Byeon, J.H., Yoon, K.Y., Park, J.H., Hwang, J. (2007) Characteristics of electroless copper-deposited activated carbon fibers for antibacterial action and adsorption-desorption of volatile organic compounds, Carbon, Vol. 45, 2314-2317
    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.carbon.2007.06.026
  64. Yoon, K.Y., Byeon, J.H., Park, J.H., Hwang, J. (2007) Susceptibility constants of Escherichia coli and Bacillus subtilis to silver and copper nanoparticles, Science of the Total Environment, Vol. 373, 572-575
    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2006.11.007
  65. Yoon, K.Y., Byeon, J.H., Ko, B.J., Park, J.H., Park, C.W., Hwang, J., Yoon, H.S. (2007) Antimicrobial characteristics of metal deposited ACF filters, Materials Science Forum, Vols. 544-544, 191-194
    https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/MSF.544-545.191
  66. Park, J.H., Ji, J.H., Byeon, J.H., Lee, G.W., Hwang, J. (2007) Characterization of flame-generated TiO2 deposited activated carbon fibers (ACF), Materials Science Forum, Vols. 544-544, 31-34
    https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/MSF.544-545.31
  67. Byeon, J.H., Hwang, J., Park, J.H., Yoon, K.Y., Ko, B.J., Kang, S.H., Ji, J.H. (2006) Collection of submicron particles by an electrostatic precipitator using a dielectric barrier discharge, Journal of Aerosol Science, Vol. 37, No. 11, 1618-1628
    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaerosci.2006.05.003
  68. Byeon, J.H., Park, J.H., Yoon, K.Y., Ko, B.J., Ji, J.H., Hwang, J. (2006) Removal of volatile organic compounds by spark generated carbon aerosol particles, Carbon, Vol. 44, 2106-2108
    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.carbon.2006.03.033