Includes bibliographical references and index.

Units, conversion constants, and dimensional analysis -- Atoms, elements, and the periodic table -- Molecular rearrangements -- Concentration terms -- Particle size, surface area, and volume -- Materials science principles -- Physical and chemical property estimation -- Nature of particulates -- Particle size distribution -- Particle sizing and measurement methods -- Fluid particle dynamics -- Particle collection mechanisms -- Particle collection efficiency -- Legal considerations -- Size reduction -- Prime materials -- Production manufacturing routes -- Ventilation -- Dispersion considerations -- Ethics -- Environmental regulations -- Toxicology -- Noncarcinogens -- Carcinogens -- Health risk assessment -- Hazard risk assessment -- Epidemiology.