Elimination of evaluation of bioaerosols in mesh filter modified with silver nanoparticles

ABSTRACT

The monitoring of indoor air quality (IAQ) is gaining increasing attention on current research. However, there has been less work concerning the development of techniques to mitigate the effects of indoor air pollution. The aim of this study was to modify polyester-viscose (PV) mesh fabrics with silver nanoparticles, in order to use them in air conditioners. To reach this objective, common fabrics purchased from commercial sources were modified by immersion of the chosen filters in nanoparticle suspensions. After drying the filter, collection of particulate matter was made in a higher education institution. The results showed that the filters impregnated with silver nanoparticles were able to significantly reduce the activity of microorganisms present in the airborne particulate matter, by between 22 and 83%.

Keywords:
nanoparticles; silver; filtration