The importance of cyanobacteria and microalgae present in aerosols to human health and the environment – Review study
Airborne microalgae and cyanobacteria are among the least studied organisms in aerobiology. While those of them living in freshwater and seawater are well recognized, those constituting the components of aerosols are rarely the focus of research. However, their presence has been noted by scientists...
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| author | K. Wiśniewska A.U. Lewandowska S. Śliwińska-Wilczewska |
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| description | Airborne microalgae and cyanobacteria are among the least studied organisms in aerobiology. While those of them living in freshwater and seawater are well recognized, those constituting the components of aerosols are rarely the focus of research. However, their presence has been noted by scientists from all over the world. The presence of these organisms is not indifferent to the environment as they participate in the formation of clouds and influence both the hydrological cycle and Earth's climate. Recent studies have concentrated mostly on the negative impact of airborne cyanobacteria and microalgae, as well as the toxic compounds they produce, on human health. This review focuses on measurement results published on those bioaerosols, combining the achievements of scientists from the last century with the latest reports and trends. Within it gaps in current knowledge are discussed, including the role of airborne organisms in the transport of harmful chemicals like PAHs and heavy metals. The current studies on which it is based emphasize the advantages and disadvantages of the measurement methods used in sampling and analysing. It also visualizes, in the form of maps, where research on bioaerosols has so far been conducted, while at the same time determining the share of organisms potentially dangerous to human health. In addition, we have also tried to recommend future research directions for both environmental and laboratory-based studies. Keywords: Airborne algae, Airborne cyanobacteria, Bioaerosols, State of knowledge, Recommendations |
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| spelling | doaj.art-6a48540ea0cf43bc9f2e808fc3a0cfff2022-12-21T22:59:53ZengElsevierEnvironment International0160-41202019-10-01131The importance of cyanobacteria and microalgae present in aerosols to human health and the environment – Review studyK. Wiśniewska0A.U. Lewandowska1S. Śliwińska-Wilczewska2Institute of Oceanography, University of Gdansk, Division of Marine Chemistry and Environmental Protection, Av. M. Piłsudskiego 46, 81-378 Gdynia, PolandInstitute of Oceanography, University of Gdansk, Division of Marine Chemistry and Environmental Protection, Av. M. Piłsudskiego 46, 81-378 Gdynia, Poland; Corresponding author.Institute of Oceanography, University of Gdansk, Division of Marine Ecosystems Functioning, Al. M. Piłsudskiego 46, 81-378 Gdynia, PolandAirborne microalgae and cyanobacteria are among the least studied organisms in aerobiology. While those of them living in freshwater and seawater are well recognized, those constituting the components of aerosols are rarely the focus of research. However, their presence has been noted by scientists from all over the world. The presence of these organisms is not indifferent to the environment as they participate in the formation of clouds and influence both the hydrological cycle and Earth's climate. Recent studies have concentrated mostly on the negative impact of airborne cyanobacteria and microalgae, as well as the toxic compounds they produce, on human health. This review focuses on measurement results published on those bioaerosols, combining the achievements of scientists from the last century with the latest reports and trends. Within it gaps in current knowledge are discussed, including the role of airborne organisms in the transport of harmful chemicals like PAHs and heavy metals. The current studies on which it is based emphasize the advantages and disadvantages of the measurement methods used in sampling and analysing. It also visualizes, in the form of maps, where research on bioaerosols has so far been conducted, while at the same time determining the share of organisms potentially dangerous to human health. In addition, we have also tried to recommend future research directions for both environmental and laboratory-based studies. Keywords: Airborne algae, Airborne cyanobacteria, Bioaerosols, State of knowledge, Recommendationshttp://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S016041201931400X |
| spellingShingle | K. Wiśniewska A.U. Lewandowska S. Śliwińska-Wilczewska The importance of cyanobacteria and microalgae present in aerosols to human health and the environment – Review study Environment International |
| title | The importance of cyanobacteria and microalgae present in aerosols to human health and the environment – Review study |
| title_full | The importance of cyanobacteria and microalgae present in aerosols to human health and the environment – Review study |
| title_fullStr | The importance of cyanobacteria and microalgae present in aerosols to human health and the environment – Review study |
| title_full_unstemmed | The importance of cyanobacteria and microalgae present in aerosols to human health and the environment – Review study |
| title_short | The importance of cyanobacteria and microalgae present in aerosols to human health and the environment – Review study |
| title_sort | importance of cyanobacteria and microalgae present in aerosols to human health and the environment review study |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S016041201931400X |
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