Progress in the distribution characteristics and risks of bioaerosols from anthropogenic sources

Abstract:

In recent years, the global outbreak of COVID-19 has aroused public attention to the potential risks of bioaerosols and the studies about the potential health hazards of bioaerosols from anthropogenic sources have been increasing. We introduced the research status of four main anthropogenic bioaerosols in recent years, compared the distribution and composition characteristics of bioaerosols from different anthropogenic sources, and analyzed the main factors affecting the characteristics and potential risks of bioaerosols. The average concentration of bioaerosol is high in animal farms, moderate in wastewater treatment plants and landfills, and low in hospitals. The microbial composition of bioaerosols at different sites is closely associated with the bioaerosol source and affected by the environmental conditions. Furthermore, this work prospected the main research directions of anthropogenic bioaerosols in the future, aiming to lay a foundation for the establishment of bioaerosol control standards and the development of control technology.