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The moss bag technique is a valuable tool for air quality biomonitoring, but lacks a standardized protocol. This review evaluates current methods and proposes a standardized protocol for reliable air quality assessment.

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Area of Science:

  • Environmental Science
  • Biomonitoring
  • Air Quality Assessment

Background:

  • The moss bag technique has been utilized for active biomonitoring for four decades.
  • A lack of standardized protocols hinders its application as a reliable air quality monitoring tool.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the degree of standardization in variables related to moss bag technique application.
  • To propose a standardized protocol for consistent air quality biomonitoring.

Main Methods:

  • A comprehensive review of 112 scientific papers reporting moss bag technique methodologies.
  • Analysis of variables concerning moss and moss bag preparation, exposure, and post-exposure treatment.

Main Results:

  • Significant variability exists in the methodologies employed in moss bag technique studies.
  • Key variables require further investigation to establish a standardized approach.

Conclusions:

  • The current application of the moss bag technique lacks sufficient standardization for widespread air quality monitoring.
  • A proposed protocol aims to address these standardization gaps, enabling separate investigation of variables and development of a robust methodology.