Particulate – Fine solid particles of dust, spores, pollens, dander, skin flakes, mite allergens, cell debris, mold, mildew, mineral fibers, or solids escaping from combustion processes that are small enough to become suspended in the air, and in some cases small enough to be inhaled. Photovoltaic Cells. Solid-state devices (typically made from silicon) that directly convert sunlight to electricity.