미세먼지(PM₁₀)와 초미세먼지(PM_2.1)의 농도와 폐포 침착율 조사

Investigation of the Concentration of PM_2.1 & PM₁₀ and Alveolar Deposition Ratio

Objectives: In this study, a nine-stage cascade impactor was used to collect dust, and the concentration of PM_2.1 & PM₁₀ and alveolar deposition ratio were investigated. Methods: This study was conducted at Kunsan National University from May to June 2016. A nine-stage Cascade Impactor was used to analyze the concentrations of fine and ultrafine dust and to estimate the alveolar deposition rate by particle size of atmospheric dust particles. The pore size of each stage of the collector used in this study gradually increased from F to 0, with the F-stage as the last stage. Results: The mass fraction of PM showed a bimodal distribution divided into PM_2.1 & PM₁₀ based on 2.1-3.1 µm. The average mass fraction of particulate matter in the range of 2.1-3.1 µm was 44%, and the area occupied by PM_2.1 was similar. Therefore, the Gunsan area is considered to be a region where there are similar effects from anthropogenic and natural sources. Conclusion: Dust collecting efficiency increased with the stage of collecting fine dust, and the efficiency of collection was very low at the stage of collecting ultra-fine dust. The seasonal overall efficiency of the Cascade Impactor was 44% in spring and 37.4% in summer, and the average overall efficiency was 40.7%. The alveolar deposition rate of PM_2.1/PM₁₀ during the sampling period was estimated to be about 75% deposited in the alveoli.