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Lintong Cai¹, Sanghee Han¹, Minghao Han¹

¹Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Center for Environmental Research and Technology (CE-CERT), University of California─Riverside, 1084 Columbia Avenue, Riverside, California 92507, United States.

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Biosolid processing facilities emit numerous nanoparticles, posing potential health risks. These tiny particles, though small in mass, are highly reactive and can penetrate deep into the respiratory system.

Keywords:

composting facilities energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX)nanoparticles new particle formation nucleation-mode particles transmission electron microscopy (TEM)wastewater treatment plants

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Nanotechnology

Background:

Growing concern exists regarding nanoparticle emissions despite reduced particulate matter mass.
Ultrafine particles (<10 nm) have high surface-to-volume ratios, increasing reactivity and respiratory penetration.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate nanoparticle emissions from biosolid processing facilities.
To characterize the size, concentration, and composition of emitted nanoparticles.

Main Methods:

Field measurements of particle number concentrations (PNs) downwind from a biosolid facility.
Correlation analysis with carbon dioxide (CO2) levels as a respiration tracer.
Characterization of particle composition and morphology using transmission electron microscopy and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy.

Main Results:

Elevated PNs (exceeding 200,000 cm⁻³) for 5-20 nm particles were observed downwind.
PNs correlated with elevated CO2, indicating a link to bacterial respiration.
Particles were primarily carbonaceous, containing sulfur, nitrogen, and phosphorus, with agglomerated morphology.

Conclusions:

Biosolid processing facilities are a source of nanoparticle emissions.
Particle formation likely involves gas-phase nucleation triggered by volatile organic compounds.
Further research is required to assess the public health and air quality impacts.