Ultrafine particles in the urban air: to the respiratory tract--and beyond?

Research ArticleOpen AccessUltrafine particles in the urban air: to the respiratory tract--and beyond? Günter Oberdörster and Mark J Utell Günter Oberdörster and Mark J Utell Published:1 August 2002https://doi.org/10.1289/ehp.110-1240959Cited by:13AboutSectionsPDF ToolsDownload CitationsTrack Citations ShareShare onFacebookTwitterLinked InReddit "Ultrafine particles in the urban air: to the respiratory tract--and beyond?." 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