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A review on airborne microorganisms in particulate matters: Composition, characteristics and influence factors

Yunbo Zhai1, Xue Li1, Tengfei Wang1

  • 1College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, PR China; Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control, Hunan University, Ministry of Education, Changsha 410082, PR China.

Environment International
|February 9, 2018
PubMed

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Airborne microorganisms (AM), components of particulate matter (PM), impact human health and climate. Understanding their characteristics and influencing factors is crucial for further research and applications.

Area of Science:

  • Environmental Science
  • Microbiology
  • Atmospheric Science

Background:

  • Airborne microorganisms (AM) are integral to atmospheric particulate matter (PM).
  • AM possess pathogenicity, posing risks to human and organismal health.
  • AM influence climate by acting as cloud condensation and ice nuclei.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the composition and characteristics of airborne microorganisms.
  • To summarize factors influencing airborne microbial traits.
  • To identify knowledge gaps and offer new perspectives on AM.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review focusing on AM composition, characteristics, and influencing factors.
  • Analysis of AM size distribution, species diversity, and variation.
  • Synthesis of current knowledge and identification of research gaps.

Main Results:

  • AM exhibit diverse characteristics including size distribution and species composition.
  • Various environmental factors significantly affect airborne microbial features.
  • Detailed knowledge of AM is essential due to their environmental and health implications.

Conclusions:

  • A comprehensive understanding of AM is vital for assessing their impact on health and climate.
  • Further research is needed to address current knowledge gaps regarding AM.
  • This review provides a foundational knowledge base for future AM studies and applications.
Keywords:
Airborne microorganismsAtmospheric bacteriaInfluence factorsMicrobial compositionParticulate matters

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