References
- Kim, K.-H., E. Kabir, and S. Kabir: A review on the human health impact of airborne particulate matter. Environ. Int. 74:136–143 (2015).
- Douwes, J., P. Thorne, N. Pearce, and D. Heederik: Bioaerosol health effects and exposure assessment: progress and prospects. Ann. Occup. Hyg. 47(3):187–200 (2003).
- Fisk, W.J.: Health benefits of particle filtration. Indoor Air. 23(5):357–368 (2013).
- Rückerl, R., A. Schneider, S. Breitner, J. Cyrys, and A. Peters: Health effects of particulate air pollution: a review of epidemiological evidence. Inhal. Toxicol. 23(10):555–592 (2011).
- Pope III C.A., R. Burnett, M. Thun, et al.: Lung cancer, cardiopulmonary mortality, and long-term exposure to fine particulate air pollution. J. Am. Med. Assoc. 287(9):1132–1141 (2002).
- Nelin, T.D., A. Joseph, M. Gorr, and L. Wold: Direct and indirect effects of PM on the cardiovascular system. Toxicol. Lett. 208(3):293–299 (2012).
- Santibañez, D.A., S. Ibarra, P. Matus, and R. Seguel: A five-year study of particulate matter (PM2. 5) and cerebrovascular diseases. Environ. Pollut. 181:1–6 (2013).
- Kanamori, H., W. Rutala, E. Sickbert-Bennett, and D. Weber: Review of fungal outbreaks and infection prevention in healthcare settings during construction and renovation. Clin. Infect. Dis. 61(3):433–444 (2015).
- Abdul Salam, Z.-H., R. Karlin, M. Ling, and K. Yang: The impact of portable high-efficiency particulate air filters on the incidence of invasive aspergillosis in a large acute tertiary-care hospital. Am. J. Infect. Control 38(4):e1–7 (2010).
- Azarmi, F., P. Kumar, M. Mulheron, et al.: Physicochemical characteristics and occupational exposure to coarse, fine and ultrafine particles during building refurbishment activities. J. Nanopart. Res. 17(8):1–19 (2015).
- Kumar, P., M. Mulheron, and C. Som: Release of ultrafine particles from three simulated building processes. J. Nanopart. Res. 14(4):1–14 (2012).
- Kumar, P., L. Pirjola, M. Ketzel, and R. Harrison: Nanoparticle emissions from 11 non-vehicle exhaust sources–a review. Atmos. Environ. 67:252–277 (2013).
- Department of Energy: Nuclear Air Cleaning Handbook. U.S. Department of Energy, 2003.
- Podonsky, G.: HEPA filter rejection rates. (Report No. 2008 – 04). U.S. Department of Energy, July 2008.
- Cherry, K.F., and K. Smigielski: HEPA filter defects are common. Presented at the Ohio Air Pollution Research, Toledo, OH, October 25, 2002.
- Dubey, S.C., H. Murugkar, R. Symposium Kaushik, and D. Kulkarni: The efficiency of HEPA filters in the air-handling system of a bio-containment laboratory in India. Appl. Biosaf. 14(3):121 (2009).
- First, M.W.: Aging of HEPA filters in service and in storage. J. Am. Biol. Saf. Assoc. 1(1):52–62 (1996).
- Arunkumar, R., J. Etheridge, J. Luthe, et al.: Evaluation of emissions from HEPA filters as a function of challenge conditions. Presented at the International Society for Nuclear Air Treatment Technologies, Albuquerque, NM, September 27–29, 2004.
- Parsons, M.S. and C. Waggoner: Factors Influencing HEPA Filter Performance. Presented at the Waste Management Symposia, Phoenix, AZ, March 1–5, 2009.
- Payet, S., D. Boulaud, G. Madelaine, and A. Renoux: Penetration and pressure drop of a HEPA filter during loading with submicron liquid particles. J. Aerosol Sci. 23(7):723–35 (1992).
- Riala, R.E., and H. Riipinen: Respirator and high efficiency particulate air filtration unit performance in asbestos abatement. Appl. Occup. Environ. Hyg. 13(1):32–40 (1998).
- Akbar-Khanzadeh, F., and K. Smigielski: Design and set up of an air filter testing unit to demonstrate characteristics and performance of particulate air filters. Int. J. Occup. Hyg. 1(1):1–8 (2009).