Comparing zonal and CFD model predictions of isothermal indoor airflows to experimental data.

abstract：:The inhalation of (222) Rn (radon) decay products is one of the most important reasons for lung cancer after smoking. Stony building materials are an important source of indoor radon. This article describes the determination of the exhalation rate of stony construction materials by the use of commercially available me...

journal_title：Indoor air

authors： Richter M,Jann O,Kemski J,Schneider U,Krocker C,Hoffmann B

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:Young adult subjects who occupied a well-ventilated space with low background of level of ozone achieved via carbon-filtration could detect ozone odor at 7 ppb, lower than expected from archival compilations. The outcome was not inconsistent, however, with some observations of recognition, beyond mere detect...

journal_title：Indoor air

authors： Cain WS,Schmidt R,Wolkoff P

更新日期：2007-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study assessed the collection efficiency (CE) of two popularly used sampling devices (BioSampler and Coriolis sampler) for fungal aerosols. Phosphate-buffered saline (PBS) supplemented with or without surfactant (Tween-20, Tween-80, or Triton X-100) and antifoam agent was prepared and used as collection liquids. ...

journal_title：Indoor air

authors： Chang CW,Ting YT,Horng YJ

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:The effects of the human convective boundary layer (CBL), room airflow patterns, and their velocities on personal exposure are examined. Two pollutants are studied which simulate particles released from the feet and generated at distances of 2 and 3 m by a human cough. A thermal manikin whose body shape, siz...

journal_title：Indoor air

authors： Licina D,Melikov A,Pantelic J,Sekhar C,Tham KW

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study was carried out using various materials (carpet, gypsum board, upholstery, vinyl and wood flooring, acoustic tiles, and fruit) that were exposed to eight gaseous volatile organic compounds (VOCs) (isopropanol, MTBE, cyclohexane, toluene, ethylbenzene, tetrachloroethene, 1,2-dichlorobenzene, and 1,2,4-trichl...

journal_title：Indoor air

authors： Won D,Corsi RL,Rynes M

更新日期：2001-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Few measurements of exposure to secondhand smoke (SHS) in close proximity to a smoker are available. Recent health studies have demonstrated an association between acute (<2 h) exposures to high concentrations of SHS and increased risk of cardiovascular and respiratory disease. We performed 15 experiments inside natur...

journal_title：Indoor air

authors： Acevedo-Bolton V,Ott WR,Cheng KC,Jiang RT,Klepeis NE,Hildemann LM

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:Continuous emission of unipolar ions has been shown to improve the performance of respirators and stationary filters challenged with non-biological particles. In this study, we investigated the ion-induced enhancement effect while challenging a low-efficiency heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) ...

journal_title：Indoor air

authors： Huang R,Agranovski I,Pyankov O,Grinshpun S

更新日期：2008-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:It has not yet been possible to quantify dose-related health risks attributable to indoor dampness or mold (D/M), to support setting specific health-related limits for D/M. An overlooked target for assessing D/M is moisture in building materials, the critical factor allowing microbial growth. A search for studies of q...

journal_title：Indoor air

authors： Mendell MJ,Macher JM,Kumagai K

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:This study examined five schools with different ventilation systems in both urban and rural areas in South Texas. Total particle number concentration, ultrafine particle (UFP, diameter < 100 nm) size distribution, PM(2.5) , and CO(2) were measured simultaneously inside and outside of various school microenvi...

journal_title：Indoor air

authors： Zhang Q,Zhu Y

更新日期：2012-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ventilation is pivotal in terms of securing optimum indoor air quality. In addition, it also has a major impact on energy use in buildings. It is important, therefore, that the role and impact of ventilation is fully understood and that ventilation is employed efficiently. The purpose of this paper is to review these ...

journal_title：Indoor air

authors： Liddament MW

更新日期：2000-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The knowledge of exposure to the airborne particle emitted from three-dimensional (3D) printing activities is becoming a crucial issue due to the relevant spreading of such devices in recent years. To this end, a low-cost desktop 3D printer based on fused deposition modeling (FDM) principle was used. Particle number, ...

journal_title：Indoor air

authors： Stabile L,Scungio M,Buonanno G,Arpino F,Ficco G

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:Numerous techniques have been developed over the years for reducing aerosol exposure in indoor air environments. Among indoor air purifiers of different types, ionic emitters have gained increasing attention and are presently used for removing dust particles, aeroallergens and airborne microorganisms from in...

journal_title：Indoor air

authors： Grinshpun SA,Mainelis G,Trunov M,Adhikari A,Reponen T,Willeke K

更新日期：2005-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:Electronic cigarette consumption ('vaping') is marketed as an alternative to conventional tobacco smoking. Technically, a mixture of chemicals containing carrier liquids, flavors, and optionally nicotine is vaporized and inhaled. The present study aims at the determination of the release of volatile organic ...

journal_title：Indoor air

authors： Schripp T,Markewitz D,Uhde E,Salthammer T

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Despite evidence that airborne transmission contributes to influenza epidemics, limited knowledge of the infectiousness of human influenza cases hinders pandemic preparedness. We used airborne viral source strength and indoor CO2 monitoring from the largest human influenza challenge-transmission trial (EMIT: Evaluatin...

journal_title：Indoor air

authors： Bueno de Mesquita PJ,Noakes CJ,Milton DK

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:In Japan, organophosphate and polybrominated flame retardants are used in building materials and electric appliances to protect them from fire hazards. In this study, to identify the emission sources of these flame retardants to indoor air, the migration rates (flux) of organophosphate and polybrominated fla...

journal_title：Indoor air

authors： Saito I,Onuki A,Seto H

更新日期：2007-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Carbon monoxide (CO) alarms are extensively used in domestic premises in the UK to help protect against CO poisoning. Their expected lifetime has been increasing, and some current models now have a replacement period of more than 6 years under normal operation. However, concerns have been expressed as to the reliabili...

journal_title：Indoor air

authors： Naylor S,Walsh PT,Dowker KP

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to identify determinants of aldehyde and volatile organic compound (VOC) indoor air concentrations in a sample of more than 140 office rooms, in the framework of the European OFFICAIR research project. A large field campaign was performed, which included (a) the air sampling of aldehydes and ...

journal_title：Indoor air

authors： Spinazzè A,Campagnolo D,Cattaneo A,Urso P,Sakellaris IA,Saraga DE,Mandin C,Canha N,Mabilia R,Perreca E,Mihucz VG,Szigeti T,Ventura G,de Oliveira Fernandes E,de Kluizenaar Y,Cornelissen E,Hänninen O,Carrer P,Wolkoff P

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The indoor environmental quality in classrooms can largely affect children's daily exposure to indoor chemicals in schools. To date, there has not been a comprehensive study of the concentrations of semivolatile organic compounds (SVOCs) in French schools. Therefore, the French Observatory for Indoor Air Quality (OQAI...

journal_title：Indoor air

authors： Wei W,Dassonville C,Sivanantham S,Gregoire A,Mercier F,Le Bot B,Malingre L,Ramalho O,Derbez M,Mandin C

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article reports the results of an investigation, based on fundamental fluid dynamics and mass transfer theory, carried out to obtain a general understanding of the mechanisms involved in the emissions from building materials in ventilated rooms. In addition, a generally applicable method for the prediction of sur...

journal_title：Indoor air

authors： Topp C,Nielsen PV,Heiselberg P

更新日期：2001-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:A cross-sectional study was carried out at Tianjin University campus, China, from February 21 to June10, 2006, to survey the association between dampness in dorms and allergy and airways infection among college students. The health and dampness condition were self-reported by 3436 students living in 1511 dor...

journal_title：Indoor air

authors： Sun Y,Zhang Y,Sundell J,Fan Z,Bao L

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:Quasi-ultrafine (quasi-UF) particulate matter (PM(0.25)) and its components were measured in indoor and outdoor environments at four retirement communities in Los Angeles Basin, California, as part of the Cardiovascular Health and Air Pollution Study (CHAPS). The present paper focuses on the characterization...

journal_title：Indoor air

authors： Arhami M,Minguillón MC,Polidori A,Schauer JJ,Delfino RJ,Sioutas C

更新日期：2010-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Available studies indicate that indoor air pollution (IAP) from household cooking and space heating apparently causes substantial ill-health in developing countries where the majority of households rely on solid fuels (coal or biomass as wood, crop residues, and dung), but there are many remaining uncertainties. To pi...

journal_title：Indoor air

authors： Smith KR

更新日期：2002-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We developed a novel, compact upper-room ultraviolet germicidal irradiation system with light-emitting diode sources (UR-UVGI-LED) to enhance the disinfection of bioaerosols in an enclosed room space. Its effectiveness was evaluated and compared with the conventional upper-room ultraviolet germicidal irradiation syste...

journal_title：Indoor air

authors： Nunayon SS,Zhang H,Lai ACK

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:  Ingestion of indoor dust has been acknowledged as an important route of exposure to organic contaminants (OCs). We investigated the presence of polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs), novel brominated flame retardants (NBFRs), organophosphate flame retardants (OPFRs), polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), and ...

journal_title：Indoor air

authors： Ali N,Van den Eede N,Dirtu AC,Neels H,Covaci A

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:In this stratified cross-sectional study in eight 'wet' and seven 'dry' schools, 1024 adolescent school children reported potentially building-related symptoms (BRS) in self-administrated questionnaires. From their classrooms dust samples were collected from floors, ventilation ducts, and air; settled dust w...

journal_title：Indoor air

authors： Meyer HW,Würtz H,Suadicani P,Valbjørn O,Sigsgaard T,Gyntelberg F,Members of a Working Group under the Danish Mold in Buildings program (DAMIB).

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We assessed 45 multifamily buildings (240 apartments) from Finland and 20 (96 apartments) from Lithuania, out of which 37 buildings in Finland and 15 buildings in Lithuania underwent energy retrofits. Building characteristics, retrofit activities, and energy consumption data were collected, and Indoor Air Quality (IAQ...

journal_title：Indoor air

authors： Du L,Leivo V,Prasauskas T,Täubel M,Martuzevicius D,Haverinen-Shaughnessy U

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Thermal stratification is established when warmer air rises and cooler air descends under thermal buoyancy. It occurs in indoor environment situations including large warehouse-type buildings, buoyancy-driven ventilated spaces with displacement, underfloor ventilation, and/or natural ventilation, and enclosure fires w...

journal_title：Indoor air

authors： Wang LL,Zhang X,Qi D

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Energy-efficient building refurbishment has the aim of saving energy and thus reducing CO2 emissions. Increased energy efficiency of a building often implies reduced air exchange. Together with other indoor air quality problems, this may lead to an increase in indoor radon concentration (Rn-222). In order to investiga...

journal_title：Indoor air

authors： Meyer W

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Endotoxin was measured in air and dust samples collected during four commercial aircraft flights. Samples were analyzed for endotoxin biological activity using the Limulus assay. 3-hydroxy fatty acids (3-OH FA) of carbon chain lengths C10:0-C18:0 were determined in dust by gas chromatography-ion trap tandem mass spect...

journal_title：Indoor air

authors： Hines CJ,Waters MA,Larsson L,Petersen MR,Saraf A,Milton DK

更新日期：2003-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:We designed and tested a sampling and analysis system for quantitative measurement of airborne cockroach allergen with sufficient sensitivity for residential exposure assessment. Integrated 1-week airborne particle samples were collected at 10-15 LPM in 19 New York City apartments in which an asthmatic child...

journal_title：Indoor air

authors： Esposito WA,Chew GL,Correa JC,Chillrud SN,Miller RL,Kinney PL

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00