Articles | Volume 12, issue 10
https://doi.org/10.5194/amt-12-5335-2019
https://doi.org/10.5194/amt-12-5335-2019
Research article
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08 Oct 2019
Research article |  | 08 Oct 2019

Microelectromechanical-system-based condensation particle counter for real-time monitoring of airborne ultrafine particles

Seong-Jae Yoo, Hong-Beom Kwon, Ui-Seon Hong, Dong-Hyun Kang, Sang-Myun Lee, Jangseop Han, Jungho Hwang, and Yong-Jun Kim

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We present a portable, inexpensive, and accurate microelectromechanical-system-based (MEMS-based) condensation particle counter (CPC) for the sensitive and precise monitoring of airborne ultrafine particles (UFPs). The CPC is miniaturized by utilizing MEMS technology and 3-D printing. Thus, the proposed system can potentially be used for UFP monitoring in various environments.