Easy measurement of the effect of fine dust
Monday, December 8, 2014 - 09:01
in Earth & Climate
Fine dusts from industry, traffic, and households are omnipresent. Still, they are difficult to capture by reliable medical measurements. KIT researchers have now developed an exposure system, by means of which biological cells are exposed to fine dust-loaded air flows in an exact and reproducible manner. Using this system, it is possible to collect data on the adverse impact of fine dusts of variable sources in a rapid and inexpensive manner and without animal experiments being needed. In cooperation with the industry partner Vitrocell, a marketable product has been developed.