Benefit-cost analysis of commercially available activated carbon filters for indoor ozone removal in single-family homes.

abstract：UNLABELLED:A comparison study of novel collection methods for airborne bacteria and endotoxin was performed in an environmentally controlled chamber and in pilot-field studies. Airborne particulate matter was collected in swirling liquid impingers, air-monitoring filter cassettes, and with a micro-orifice uniform depos...

journal_title：Indoor air

authors： Kujundzic E,Hernandez M,Miller SL

更新日期：2006-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The photolysis of HONO has been found to be the oxidation driver through OH formation in the indoor air measurement campaign SURFin, an extensive campaign carried out in July 2012 in a classroom in Marseille. In this study, the INCA-Indoor model is used to evaluate different HONO formation mechanisms that have been us...

journal_title：Indoor air

authors： Mendez M,Blond N,Amedro D,Hauglustaine DA,Blondeau P,Afif C,Fittschen C,Schoemaecker C

更新日期：2017-03-01 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：UNLABELLED:In this study, single-particle characterization of aerosol particles collected at an underground shopping area was performed for the first time. A quantitative single-particle analytical technique, low-Z particle electron probe X-ray microanalysis, was used to characterize a total of 7900 individual particle...

journal_title：Indoor air

authors： Maskey S,Kang T,Jung HJ,Ro CU

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We sought to investigate the association between active cigarette smoking (ex- and current smokers) with or without exposure to biomass fuels and respiratory symptoms/lung function in middle-aged adults and the elderly. In the chronic obstructive pulmonary disease surveillance conducted in six cities of Guangdong prov...

journal_title：Indoor air

authors： Zheng XY,Li ZL,Li C,Guan WJ,Li LX,Xu YJ

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

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：:Our study conducts a series of investigations in five office buildings chosen according to the types of construction, ventilation, and building age. Formaldehyde was measured by continuous photoacoustic Multi-Gas monitor Type 1302 (Brüel & Kjaer). The 8-h average concentrations in working hours were used to estimate t...

journal_title：Indoor air

authors： Wu PC,Li YY,Lee CC,Chiang CM,Su HJ

更新日期：2003-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:Indoor air quality (IAQ) has been a matter of public concern these days whereas air pollution is normally monitored outdoors as part of obligations under the National air quality strategies. Much little is known about levels of air pollution indoors. Simultaneous measurements of indoor and outdoor carbon mon...

journal_title：Indoor air

authors： Lawrence AJ,Masih A,Taneja A

更新日期：2005-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:Indoor air organic compounds were continuously monitored during 3 years in new and older homes which were voluntarily selected throughout countries. The levels of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in the new homes decreased markedly after 1 year, and steady emissions of VOCs were obtained in the initial mont...

journal_title：Indoor air

authors： Park JS,Ikeda K

更新日期：2006-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Associations between size-fractionated indoor particulate matter (PM) and black carbon (BC) and heart rate variability (HRV) and heart rate (HR) in elderly women remain unclear. Twenty-nine healthy elderly women were measured for 24-hour HRV/HR indices. Real-time size-fractionated indoor PM and BC were monitored on th...

journal_title：Indoor air

authors： Dong W,Pan L,Li H,Miller MR,Loh M,Wu S,Xu J,Yang X,Shan J,Chen Y,Deng F,Guo X

更新日期：2018-05-01 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：:We describe a framework for developing response recommendations to unexpected toxic pollutant releases in commercial buildings. It may be applied in conditions where limited building- and event-specific information is available. The framework is based on a screening-level methodology to develop insights, or rules-of-t...

journal_title：Indoor air

authors： Sohn MD,Sextro RG,Gadgil AJ,Daisey JM

更新日期：2003-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The present paper shows that introducing or removing the same pollution source in an office in two independent investigations, one in Denmark and one in Sweden, using similar experimental methodology, resulted in similar and repeatable effects on subjective assessments of perceived air quality, intensity of sick build...

journal_title：Indoor air

authors： Wargocki P,Lagercrantz L,Witterseh T,Sundell J,Wyon DP,Fanger PO

更新日期：2002-06-01 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:Indoor air pollution (IAP) from biomass fuels contains high concentrations of health damaging pollutants and is associated with an increased risk of childhood pneumonia. We aimed to design an exposure measurement component for a matched case-control study of IAP as a risk factor for pneumonia and severe pneu...

journal_title：Indoor air

authors： Dionisio KL,Howie S,Fornace KM,Chimah O,Adegbola RA,Ezzati M

更新日期：2008-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:This paper reports the abundance in indoor air and dust of eleven organophosphate esters and six phthalate esters. Both groups of these semi-volatile compounds are widely incorporated as additives into plastic materials used in the indoor environment, thus contributing to indoor exposure to industrial chemic...

journal_title：Indoor air

authors： Bergh C,Torgrip R,Emenius G,Ostman C

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Airtight construction and high-performance thermal insulation materials are commonly considered important building features to enhance indoor thermal comfort while reducing thermal load. However, when water vapor is generated in such airtight indoor spaces, it cannot be discharged to the outside, causing interstitial ...

journal_title：Indoor air

authors： Lee H,Ozaki A,Lee M,Yamamoto T

更新日期：2020-03-01 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：:This paper characterizes the relationship between occupant activities and indoor air particulate levels in a non-smoking office building. Occupant activities were recorded on video. Particulate concentrations were monitored by three optical particle counters (OPCs) in five size ranges at three heights. Particulate mas...

journal_title：Indoor air

authors： Luoma M,Batterman SA

更新日期：2001-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:In this paper, a method is developed to assess the performance of adsorptive building materials that are used for reducing indoor pollutant concentrations. Mass transfer has a great influence on the materials' performance. To control the mass transfer rate precisely in the performance test, the authors have ...

journal_title：Indoor air

authors： Ataka Y,Kato S,Murakami S,Zhu Q,Ito K,Yokota T

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Analysis of the dust from heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) filters is a promising long-term sampling method to characterize airborne particle-bound contaminants. This filter forensics (FF) approach provides valuable insights about differences between buildings, but does not allow for an estimation of ...

journal_title：Indoor air

authors： Givehchi R,Maestre JP,Bi C,Wylie D,Xu Y,Kinney KA,Siegel JA

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Many ice rink arenas have ice resurfacing equipment that uses fossil fuel as power. The combustion byproducts are a major source of contamination. Ventilation along with other pollution source control measures is the most widely applied strategy to lower the contaminant level below the threshold limit and maintain acc...

journal_title：Indoor air

authors： Yang C,Demokritou P,Chen Q,Spengler J

更新日期：2001-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Outdoor traffic-related airborne particles can infiltrate a building and adversely affect the indoor air quality. Limited information is available on the effectiveness of high efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filtration of traffic-related particles. Here, we investigated the effectiveness of portable HEPA air cleaner...

journal_title：Indoor air

authors： Cox J,Isiugo K,Ryan P,Grinshpun SA,Yermakov M,Desmond C,Jandarov R,Vesper S,Ross J,Chillrud S,Dannemiller K,Reponen T

更新日期：2018-11-01 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：: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：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：:This study aimed to measure in French children personal exposure concentrations of black carbon (BC) and ultrafine particles (UFP) and to quantify the contribution of different microenvironments (home, school, places of extracurricular activities, transport) to their total exposure. It was conducted on 96 9-year-old c...

journal_title：Indoor air

authors： Paunescu AC,Attoui M,Bouallala S,Sunyer J,Momas I

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:The aim of this experiment was to test if healthy persons respond to exposures to normal office dust with objective or subjective effects in a dose-related way. If they did, the importance of their personal characteristics should be investigated. This paper presents the results related to respiratory effects...

journal_title：Indoor air

authors： Mølhave L,Kjaergaard SK,Attermann J

更新日期：2004-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Tuberculosis (TB) remains the airborne infection of global importance, although many environmental interventions to control TB apply to influenza and other infections with airborne potential. This review focuses on the global problem and the current state of available environmental interventions. TB transmission is fa...

journal_title：Indoor air

authors： Nardell EA

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ultrafine particles are observed when metal surfaces, such as heating elements in electric appliances, or even empty cooking pans, are heated. The source of the particles has not been identified. We present evidence that particles >10 nm are not emitted directly from the heating elements or the metal surfaces. Using r...

journal_title：Indoor air

authors： Wallace LA,Ott WR,Weschler CJ

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00