T-AERO Package
Fast, On-Site Aerosol Analysis via TXRF Spectroscopy
Air pollution, particularly in urban environments, impacts health and productivity.1 While PM10 and PM2.5 metrics are widely regulated, heavy metal emissions are harder to monitor and control because traditional techniques require long sampling times and complex preparation.
T‑AERO combines airborne particle sampling with Total Reflection X-Ray Fluorescence (TXRF) spectroscopy to deliver on‑site elemental analysis at near real-time conditions with results in as little as one hour.2
Key Benefits
Bruker’s T-AERO package is an innovative solution for the on-site sampling and analysis of airborne particulate matter using TXRF.3
At its core is a 4-stage cascade impactor designed for direct deposition of particles onto TXRF carriers - eliminating the filters and digestion steps required for other analytical techniques.
- Direct sampling on TXRF carriers - no additional sample preparation, filters or digestion steps.
- Fast results - sampling and analysis in under one hour.
- Ultra-low detection limits - toxic elements in the pg/m³ range.
- Portable and ready for immediate use on site.
What Does the T-AERO Package Contain?
- 4-stage impactor (PM10, PM2.5, PM1, PM0.15)
- Membrane pump (fixed flow rate 5 SLM)
- Touchscreen microcontroller - pump control, time & volume display
- Accessories - flow sensor, filter unit, fittings
- Rugged transport case (ATA-certified Pelicase™)
- Additional features - quantification method, calibration standard
Aerosol Analysis of Airborne Particulate Matter with Heavy Metals in Europe
The T-AERO system has been successfully deployed in real-world campaigns, including the MI-TRAP initiative (Horizon Europe), enabling real-time monitoring of heavy metals like Cr, Cu, Ni, As, and Pb - with sampling times as short as one hour.
T-AERO - A Complete Solution for Sampling Particulate Matter
How can atmospheric pollution be monitored in near real time?
Watch the T-AERO launch webinar to discover how Bruker’s T-AERO revolutionizes air quality monitoring.
Whether you are interested in atmospheric research, air pollution monitoring or workplace safety, this webinar will give you the information you need on the capabilities of most modern air monitoring techniques.
Additional Information
TXRF Spectrometers for the T-AERO Package
T-AERO can be used in conjunction with the S2 PICOFOX and S4 T-STAR TXRF spectrometers.
References
- Europe’s air quality status 2024.
- Seeger, S., et al., Atmosphere 2021 - Quantification of Element Mass Concentrations in Ambient Aerosols by Combination of Cascade Impactor Sampling and Mobile Total Reflection X-ray Fluorescence Spectroscopy.
- Crazzolara, C. and Held, A. B., Atmos. Meas. Tech. 2024 - Development of a cascade impactor optimized for size-fractionated analysis of aerosol metal content by total reflection X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy (TXRF).