2010/02/02 by Ji Hyun Lee, Seung‐Bok Lee, Gwi Nam Bae +10 · 3 citations
Engineering · Environmental Science · Materials Science · #Air Quality and Health Impacts #Nanoparticles: synthesis and applications #Nanotechnology research and applications
paper · doi:10.3109/08958370903367359
openalex publication_date 2010/02/02 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/07/29
Seven CNT (carbon nanotube) handling workplaces were investigated for exposure assessment. Personal sampling, area sampling, and real-time monitoring using an SMPS (scanning mobility particle sizer), dust monitor, and aethalometer were performed to characterize the mass exposure, particle size distribution, and particle number exposure. No workplace was found to exceed the current ACGIH (American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists) TLVs (threshold limit values) and OELs (occupational exposure levels) set by the Korean Ministry of Labor for carbon black (3.5 mg/m(3)), PNOS (particles not otherwise specified; 3 mg/m(3)), and asbestos (0.1 fiber/cc). Nanoparticles and fine particles were most frequently released after opening the CVD (chemical vapor deposition) cover, followed by catalyst preparation. Other work processes that prompted nanoparticle release included spraying, CNT preparation, ultrasonic dispersion, wafer heating, and opening the water bath cover. All these operation processes could be effectively controlled with the implementation of exposure mitigation, such as engineering control, except at one workplace where only natural ventilation was used.