Droplet fate in indoor environments, or can we prevent the spread of infection?
L. Morawska,
L. Morawska
School of Physical and Chemical Sciences, and International Laboratory for Air Quality and Health, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Qld, Australia
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L. Morawska,
L. Morawska
School of Physical and Chemical Sciences, and International Laboratory for Air Quality and Health, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Qld, Australia
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L. Morawska
School of Physical and Chemical Sciences
International Laboratory for Air Quality and Health
Queensland University of Technology
2 George Street
Brisbane
Q 4001
Australia
Tel.: +61 7 3864 2616
Fax: +61 7 3864 9079
e-mail: [email protected] (or) http://www.ilaqh.qut.edu.au
School of Physical and Chemical Sciences
International Laboratory for Air Quality and Health
Queensland University of Technology
2 George Street
Brisbane
Q 4001
Australia
Tel.: +61 7 3864 2616
Fax: +61 7 3864 9079
e-mail: [email protected] (or) http://www.ilaqh.qut.edu.au
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