Formaldehyde was described in the year 1855 by the Russian scientist Alexander
Michailowitsch Butlerow. The technical synthesis by dehydration of methanol was achieved …

Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are organic chemicals that are toxic and detrimental to
the human body and the environment. Therefore, a great mandate for the selective as well …

Objective of this paper is to examine whether the available epidemiological evidence
provides information on the link between outdoor air ventilation rates and health, and …

Identifying air pollutants that pose a potential hazard indoors can facilitate exposure
mitigation. In this study, we compiled summary results from 77 published studies reporting …

In the last decade, indoor air pollution has been unanimously recognised as a public health
hazard worldwide, both in developed and developing countries. Accumulation of indoor air …

Formaldehyde is a carcinogenic substance for humans. Exposure to formaldehyde may also
cause eye and respiratory tract irritation, as well as skin sensitization. The main indoor …

The aim of this study was to characterize the relationship between Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)
and ventilation in French classrooms. Various parameters were measured over one school …

Many volatile organic compounds (VOC s) are classified as known or possible carcinogens,
irritants, and toxicants, and VOC exposure has been associated with the onset and …

To avoid health risks and discomfort, the European Energy Performance for Building
Directive (EPBD) mandates that “Member States should support energy performance …

Measurements of temporal and spatial changes to indoor contaminant concentrations are
vital to understanding pollution characteristics. Whilst scientific instruments provide high …