Airborne particulate matter - especially aerosols, its origin, its impact on our environment, and its properties - has been of great scientific and public concern for many years. In this volume experts discuss in depth all relevant issues of airborne particulate matter, including the characterisation of aerosols by modern physical and chemical methods.

This book reviews technological applications of aerosol science together with the current scientific status of aerosol modeling and measurements. The aim is to identify available current information on the effects of aerosols on human health. The book also gives significant attention to specific aerosol sources such as vehicle emissions and bioaerosols. There is a chapter on radioactive aerosols, to reflect the renewed interest in nuclear power, and a review on military and homeland security in conjunction with aerosols.