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Volatile Organic Compounds in Rainwater: A New Frontier in Atmosphere–Biosphere Interactions

Journal of Geophysical Research: Biogeosciences, Volume 131, Issue 9, September 2026.
Abstract Rainwater is a key vector of atmospheric deposition, linking the atmosphere with terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. While the inorganic chemistry of precipitation (dominated by sulfate, nitrate, ammonium, and trace metals) has been extensively studied, organic compounds in rainwater have received less attention, and Volatile Organic Compounds
Ana M. Yáñez‐Serrano, Teresa Moreno, Maria Izquierdo, Jorge Pey, Roger Seco, Andrés Alastuey, Josep Peñuelas   +6 more
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Atmospheric Microbial Transport to Antarctica and Its Ecological Implications: A Systematic Review

Environmental Microbiology, Volume 28, Issue 9, September 2026.
Atmospheric transport to Antarctica operates via long‐range advection, marine aerosolization, and local resuspension, acting as a strict ecological filter. This selective barrier could actively shape local ecosystems by seeding them with functionally distinct, stress‐adapted microbial pioneers capable of surviving extreme conditions.
Rodrigo Goldenberg‐Barbosa, Anna Donato, Dafne Anjos, Letícia Eller, Heitor Evangelista, Cesar Amaral   +5 more
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Forecasting and alert of atmospheric bioaerosol concentration profile based on adaptive genetic algorithm back propagation neural network, atmospheric parameter and fluorescence lidar

Atmospheric Environment: X
Bioaerosols are biologically originated particles in the atmosphere, which is mainly composed of bacteria, fungi, viruses, pollen, spores, and the fragmentation and disintegration of plants and animals.
Zhimin Rao, Yixiu Li, Yicheng Li, Jiandong Mao, Hu Zhao, Chunyan Zhou, Xin Gong   +6 more
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Hidden Mould in the Air: A Practical Narrative Mini‐Review of Invasive Mould Infection Prevention for High‐Risk Patients and Clinicians

Mycoses, Volume 69, Issue 9, September 2026.
ABSTRACT Airborne mould spores, including those of the Aspergillus species, are ubiquitous both indoors and outdoors. While they are generally harmless, inhaled spores can cause severe infections, particularly invasive pulmonary aspergillosis, in patients with impaired immune defences.
Angelika Bauer, Cornelia Lass‐Flörl, Stephan Steixner, Oliver Cornely, Ilana Reinhold, Laura Walti, on behalf of International Society for Human and Animal Mycology (ISHAM) Working Group for Patient Representation and Advocacy in Invasive Fungal Infections   +6 more
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Characterization and parameters for the effectiveness of a UV‐C device for infection control in dental clinics

Photochemistry and Photobiology, Volume 102, Issue 5, Page 1100-1111, September/October 2026.
Purpose‐built UV‐C device achieves over 90% disinfection of high‐touch dental clinic surfaces. Abstract Healthcare‐associated infections (HAIs) remain a significant concern in dental settings, especially in light of increasing antimicrobial resistance.
Kátia Cristiane Hall, Everton Granemann Souza, Chiara das Dores do Nascimento, Marcel Luiz Basso, Mário Lúcio Moreira, Carla Lucía David Pena, Wellington Luiz Oliveira da Rosa, Rafael Guerra Lund, Evandro Piva   +8 more
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Lidar Ratios and Fluorescence Properties of Stratospheric Volcanic Sulfate

Geophysical Research Letters, Volume 53, Issue 16, 28 August 2026.
Abstract From January to June 2025, a stratospheric sulfate layer originating from the eruptions of the Ruang volcano in April 2024 could be observed with a multi‐wavelength Raman and fluorescence lidar over Leipzig, Germany. The aerosol‐optical depth of the stratospheric volcanic sulfate was <0.02 ${< } 0.02$, decreasing with time.
Benedikt Gast, Cristofer Jimenez, Albert Ansmann, Holger Baars, Ulla Wandinger   +4 more
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Evaluation of Low‐Level Clouds, Temperature, and Surface Radiation Using a Model, Two Reanalyses, and Southern Ocean Observations

Geophysical Research Letters, Volume 53, Issue 15, 16 August 2026.
Abstract Low‐level clouds over the Southern Ocean (SO) exert a strong influence on surface radiation, yet their representation in reanalyses and climate models remains uncertain. We evaluated cloud properties and surface radiative fluxes from ERA5, MERRA‐2, and the CAM‐ATRAS model using observations obtained over the SO by Japan's R/V Shirase during ...
Kazutoshi Sato, Jun Inoue, Hitoshi Matsui   +2 more
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The effect of medical face masks on inhalation risk of bacterial bioaerosols in hospital waste decontamination station

Scientific Reports
There is insufficient research on bioaerosols in hospital waste decontamination stations. This study aimed to investigate the effect of three-layer and N95 masks in reducing the inhalation risk of bacterial bioaerosols in a waste decontamination station ...
Morvarid Boroumand Alipour, Mojtaba Davoudi, Hadi Farsiani, Maryam Sarkhosh, Seyfollah Gharib, Hamid Heidarian Miri   +5 more
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Progress in Biodegradable Nonwoven Materials for Personal Protective Applications

Macromolecular Materials and Engineering, Volume 311, Issue 8, August 2026.
ABSTRACT Personal protective equipment generates large waste streams, underscoring the need for materials that deliver protection without persistent environmental costs. This study reviews biodegradable nonwoven options and relates material choice and disposal routes to barrier performance, comfort, and footprint.
Tarikul Islam, Sayam, Pooja Maurya, Gajanan Bhat   +3 more
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A Miniaturized Electrostatic Precipitator Respirator Effectively Removes Ambient SARS-CoV-2 Bioaerosols

Viruses, 2022
The inhalation of ambient SARS-CoV-2-containing bioaerosols leads to infection and pandemic airborne transmission in susceptible populations. Filter-based respirators effectively reduce exposure but complicate normal respiration through breathing zone ...
Rachel K. Redmann, Brandon J. Beddingfield, Skye Spencer, Nicole R. Chirichella, Julian L. Henley, Wes Hager, Chad J. Roy   +6 more
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