Heteroaggregation is an aggregation process between particles of different types (chemistry, size, shape, surface properties). One example is the heteroaggregation between ENPs and suspended particulate matter (SPM) such as inorganic colloids or/and natural organic matter in aquatic systems or in soils. Heteroaggregation can also occur in air between ENPs and aerosols. Upon collision, particles stick together with a probability expressed by an attachment efficiency (\(\alpha\)) and they form heteroaggregates. In the environment, heteroaggregation is expected to be more frequent than homoaggregation and to occur in soils, freshwaters and air.

Heteroaggregation	Occurs in
	Soil	Air	Water

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Attachment efficiency

Heteroaggregation rate calculation

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Serge Stoll

Group of Environmental Physico

Chemistry, University of Geneva

 

Marianne Seijo

Group of Environmental Physico

Chemistry, University of Geneva