ISF: Aerosols: In-vitro characterization of ultrafine particles using realistic parameters to predict lung deposition and assess health effects. DUIRI - Discovery Undergraduate Interdisciplinary Research Internship Spring 2024 Accepted Environmental aerosols, materials surface science, air quality, health effects upon exposure to low levels of polluted air, sensors The harmful effects of air pollution on the lung health upon short- and long-term exposure to particles suspended as aerosols are well documented. For lung deposition, the aerosol ultrafine particles are in the range of 0.5 to 50 µm and may consist of both inorganic and organic components. Air pollution is a major environmental stressor that can be linked with contracting respiratory viruses or other biohazards. There are many uncertainties in the fundamental insights of lung deposition. The research focuses on the in-vitro characterization of particles using various state-of-the art instrumentation for addressing their physico-chemical, surface and bulk properties followed by using biochemical and biosensors. Aerosol particles behavior is governed by the source, composition and size distribution. This work is a multidisciplinary effort between Faculty members from ABE (Teresa Carvajal) and MSE (Lia Stanciu). Teresa M Carvajal Hector Lozano Perez The work requires hands-on activities, formulation and mixing dry powders, characterization using analytical tools, and data analysis. Several key references will be provided and additional literature search will be needed as the study progresses. The students will analyze the results and offer explanations for discussion. The students should consider the impact of their activities in this short-term work on the entire project research. In addition, the students may explore how this work helps their future as professional. Basic level of physical chemistry, chemistry, math, statistics, knowledge of Phyton. 3 9 (estimated)
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