The present disclosure provides for filters, filter systems, methods of using filter systems, and methods of detecting targeting airborne particles, and the like. The present disclosure provides for filters that can capture one or more types of targeted airborne particulates, where the presence of each of the targeted airborne particulates can then be detected. The filters can be used in industrial gas systems, laboratory gas systems, HVAC systems, portable filter systems, respirator systems, and other residential, commercial, or industrial air circulation or air control systems.