Aerosol Science and Technology: History and Reviews

Abstract

Aerosol Science and Technology: History and Reviews captures an exciting slice of history in the evolution of aerosol science. It presents in-depth biographies of four leading international aerosol researchers and highlights pivotal research institutions in New York, Minnesota, and Austria. One collection of chapters reflects on the legacy of the Pasadena smog experiment, while another presents a fascinating overview of military applications and nuclear aerosols. Finally, prominent researchers offer detailed reviews of aerosol measurement, processes, experiments, and technology that changed the face of aerosol science. This volume is the third in a series and is supported by the American Association for Aerosol Research (AAAR) History Working Group, whose goal is to produce archival books from its symposiums on the history of aerosol science to ensure a lasting record. It is based on papers presented at the Third Aerosol History Symposium on September 8 and 9, 2006, in St. Paul, Minnesota, USA.

Flame Spray Technology

“…In short, carbon black was first made in India and Egypt at prehistoric times and was systematically manufactured for pigments in China by pyrolysis of vegetable oils, using the "lampblack" process at about 1500 BC (Pratsinis 2011). In short, carbon black was first made in India and Egypt at prehistoric times and was systematically manufactured for pigments in China by pyrolysis of vegetable oils, using the "lampblack" process at about 1500 BC (Pratsinis 2011).…”

“…TiO 2 is nowdays the largest (by volume and value) ceramic material made in flame aerosol reactors (Pratsinis 2011). TiO 2 is nowdays the largest (by volume and value) ceramic material made in flame aerosol reactors (Pratsinis 2011).…”

“…The discovery and consequently application of a new product (nanoparticles) were the main responsible for the development and research of new aerosol reactors, as for example the use of carbon black to reinforce rubber (Pratsinis 2011). Moreover, the technologies involving the FS process or aerosol manufacturing have been historically developed as a result of the specific necessity for special products.…”

Characteristics of hopanoid hydrocarbons in ambient PM10 and motor vehicle emissions and coal ash in Taiyuan, China

“…Annual average PM concentration with aerodynamic diameter less than or equal to 10 lm (PM 10 ) declined from about 200 to \150 lg/m 3 from 2001 to 2008 (Zhang et al 2013). Despite this decline, ambient PM 10 concentrations remain above the Chinese standard for residential areas (Ensor 2011). Because of substantial coal consumption (7.00 9 10 7 metric tons in 2010) and rapid growth of civilian vehicles [average annual growth rate of 13.1 % (2008-2012)] (Taiyuan National Economic and Social Development Bulletin 2012; Taiyuan Statistical Yearbook 2011), air pollution has become more complicated in Taiyuan.…”

“…Compared to other cities (e.g., Beijing, Tianjin, and Xian) in the north, air pollution levels are higher and more hazardous in Taiyuan (Ensor 2011;Xu and Zhang 2004;Bi et al 2007;Meng et al 2007). Annual average PM concentration with aerodynamic diameter less than or equal to 10 lm (PM 10 ) declined from about 200 to \150 lg/m 3 from 2001 to 2008 (Zhang et al 2013).…”