Nanoaerosols, Air Filtering and Respiratory Protection: Science and Practice

Nanoparticles released in technological processes and combustion processes can be dangerous for humans, so the use of adequate respiratory protection equipment is important. This book discusses the respiratory system, technological innovations, and proper selection and use of respiratory protective devices against airborne nanoparticles. It is a valuable part of the series Occupational Safety, Health, and Ergonomics: Theory and Practice.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 217 pages
Publication date: 31 May 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Recent toxicological studies have revealed that nanoparticles emitted during technological processes and combustion processes outside industrial settings can pose significant risks to human health, particularly when inhaled through the mouth and nose. In light of this, the use of effective respiratory protection equipment is of paramount importance in prophylactic and preventive activities.

The first part of Nanoaerosols, Air Filtering, and Respiratory Protection: Science and Practice delves into the general phenomena of filtration, drawing from the authors' own experience and international reports. The book also provides a comprehensive description of the respiratory system, its functioning principles, and the accumulation of aerosol particles. It further explores technological innovations in the production of filtering materials for protection against nanoparticles, as well as the latest test methods employed in this field.

The book concludes with a section dedicated to the proper selection and use of respiratory protective devices against airborne nanoparticles in both workplace and everyday settings. Special emphasis is placed on proper fit procedures, as well as the use and maintenance activities of such devices. The content of the book is presented in a user-friendly format, with rich illustrative material, making it accessible to health and safety experts, students, employers, employees, and private users of respiratory protective devices.

Through a comprehensive approach to the subject matter, the authors provide both theoretical foundations and practical solutions that are employed in the research and development of personal respiratory protection. The complementarity of the information contained in the book enables readers to gain a comprehensive understanding of the diverse knowledge related to the design, manufacture, and use of respiratory protective equipment.

Weight: 430g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367504953