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Nirmala Thomas
Researcher at Rutgers University
Publications - 7
Citations - 103
Nirmala Thomas is an academic researcher from Rutgers University. The author has contributed to research in topics: Bioaerosol & Indoor air quality. The author has an hindex of 5, co-authored 7 publications receiving 61 citations.
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Investigation of indoor air quality determinants in a field study using three different data streams
Nirmala Thomas,Leonardo Calderón,Jennifer Senick,Mary Ann Sorensen-Allacci,Deborah Plotnik,Mengyang Guo,Yi Yu,Jie Gong,Clinton J. Andrews,Gediminas Mainelis +9 more
TL;DR: In this article, a pilot-level project investigated the potential to overcome these limitations by integrating traditional IAQ measurement techniques with questionnaires and analysis of building deficiencies using 3D infrared thermography imaging in two residential multi-apartment buildings.
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Field Performance of a Novel Passive Bioaerosol Sampler using Polarized Ferroelectric Polymer Films.
TL;DR: Outdoor field testing of a novel, passive bioaerosol sampler, the Rutgers Electrostatic Passive Sampler (REPS), based on the use of polarized, ferroelectric polymer film suggests that REPS can passively collect airborne microorganisms, including culturable bacteria, with high efficiency over long-term sampling durations.
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Design and development of a self-contained personal electrostatic bioaerosol sampler (PEBS) with a wire-to-wire charger
TL;DR: In this article, a wire-to-wire particle charger and a collection section housing a double-sided and removable metal collection plate and two quarter-cylinder ground electrodes are presented.
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Performance of personal electrostatic bioaerosol sampler (PEBS) when collecting airborne microorganisms
TL;DR: In this paper, a new personal electrostatic bioaerosol sampler (PEBS) was developed for determining exposures to airborne microorganisms using microscopy, adenosine triphosphate (ATP)-based bioluminescence, flow cytometry (Live/Dead test), and culture techniques.
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Design and development of a passive bioaerosol sampler using polarized ferroelectric polymer film
TL;DR: In this article, a passive bioaerosol sampler using polarized, ferroelectric polymer film (poly(vinylidene fluoride), PVDF, and 3D-print polyvinylchloride and polyfluoroalkoxy alkane was presented.