Indoor Air Pollution Articles
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Gas Sensors for Indoor Air Quality: Improving Health and Safety
Introduction: Indoor air quality (IAQ) is a crucial aspect of our daily lives as we spend a significant amount of time indoors. Poor IAQ can lead to various health issues, including respiratory problems, allergies, and even long-term effects. Gas sensors play a vital role in monitoring and improving IAQ by detecting and measuring harmful gases present in indoor environments. This article explores ...
By JXCT
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How Does an Ozone Generator Work?
What is Ozone? Ozone is a molecule that forms when an oxygen molecule receives an extra oxygen atom. It occurs naturally through some chemical reactions, such as the creation of the ozone layer by the sun’s UV rays, and can also be produced during thunderstorms and waterfalls. While these examples are commonly associated with ozone, it is less well-known that it can also be artificially ...
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Empowering the Almaty and Bishkek Air Quality Initiative with Clarity Node-S air quality sensors - Case Study
The ABEC Air Quality Initiative shows that with the right tools and commitment, we can combat the invisible killer that is air pollution - learn how air quality sensors are used in Almaty & ...
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Gas cooking impact on indoor air quality: Cairsens micro-sensors used for largest-ever study conducted in Europe - Case Study
CLASP is an international non-profit organization, focused on improving the energy and environmental performance of household appliances, to ensure they are planet-neutral and people-positive. CLASP is data driven, providing technical analysis and evidence to advise governments around the world on setting ambitious appliance efficiency policy. ...
By ENVEA
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Types of Air Pollutants
Indoor air quality is vital to human health. Having high-quality indoor air helps humans live, breathe and work better. However, many common air contaminants can make their way into indoor environments, putting occupants at risk of both short- and long-term health effects. This guide to the types of air pollutants will help educate professionals on the sources of air pollutants that may ...
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Air Pollution in Mexico City
Mexico City stands as a paragon of historical richness and cultural diversity, located in the heart of North America. A metropolis teeming with more than 20 million people, it encapsulates the juxtaposition of ancient Aztec temples with modern skyscrapers. But as it moves forward in the 21st century, the city grapples with a tenacious adversary – air pollution. This silent antagonist ...
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Characterizing Air Purification Plasmas with the Hiden HPR-60 MBMS
The quest for pure, pollutant-free indoor air is a priority in our modern age. Advanced air purification technologies have risen to the forefront to tackle this challenge. But behind every successful air purification technology lies a pivotal instrument for its analysis and optimization. Enter the Hiden HPR-60 MBMS. Air Purification Plasmas: A Brief Overview Air purification, through the use ...
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Case Study Ottobock
The challenge: What counts in the highly sensitive medical device manufacturing market? Hygiene. Hygiene. Hygiene. At the beginning of the pandemic, the international medical technology company Ottobock was confronted with the challenge of ensuring the production and distribution of its products. After all, thousands of people around the world rely on the company’s high-quality ...
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The Role of Private Investment in Electric Cars and Charging Stations: How private investment can accelerate the growth of electric cars and charging infrastructure
Electric vehicles (EVs) have been gaining traction in recent years as a way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and combat climate change. However, the widespread adoption of EVs is still limited by the availability of charging infrastructure. Private investment in electric cars and charging stations can play a crucial role in accelerating the growth of EVs and charging infrastructure. In this ...
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SF6 gas sensor basic principle and characteristics
With the increasing popularity of smart home and smart building, indoor air quality has been paid more and more attention. As an important indoor air quality monitoring equipment, SF6 gas sensor is widely used in home safety and environmental monitoring and other fields. Basic principle:SF6 gas sensor is a kind of equipment for indoor air quality monitoring by detecting SF6 gas concentration in ...
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The role of expansion joint covers in improving indoor air quality
Indoor air quality is a major concern for building occupants, as exposure to indoor air pollution can lead to various health problems, such as respiratory issues, headaches, and allergies. Poor indoor air quality can be caused by a variety of factors, including the buildup of mold and other allergens. Expansion joint covers can play an important role in improving indoor air quality by preventing ...
By Genotek
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Measuring Indoor Air Pollution on a Hut Trip with the UPAS v2+
Like many Coloradoans, the team members that make up Access Sensor Technologies’ engineering department love to go on hut trips. A “hut” is a cabin in the Colorado backcountry where the main attractions are skiing and snowboarding. There’s not much that beats panoramic views of snow-capped 14,000-foot mountains, fresh champagne powder, and cooked-from-scratch dinners with ...
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Clean air cities: Innovative approaches to improving air quality in urban settings
TL;DR - Air quality tends to be worse in urban areas where pollution sources like power generation, vehicle traffic, and construction contribute to high pollution levels. Particulate matter and nitrogen dioxide are major pollutants of concern when it comes to urban air quality, and both have significant negative health consequences. In order to combat urban air pollution, a variety of innovative ...
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Air quality, cognition, and mental health: How air pollution impacts the brain
TL;DR - While air pollution’s negative impacts on the lungs and cardiovascular system are well-recognized, poor air quality also has adverse consequences on the brain and affects mental and cognitive health. We examine how air pollution affects us in every stage of life, beginning in utero and continuing until old age - as well as how these cognitive and mental health impacts ...
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Different types of urban air quality monitoring locations
The 2008/50/EC Directive’s sampling point requirement introduces and examines the main question of when air pollutants should be measured. The Directive further examines different types of urban air quality monitoring locations: where should these monitoring stations be located and what is the requirement of the monitoring locations? Read on more to learn about the different monitoring ...
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The canary in the gold mine – early air quality detection
The story of the canary in the gold mine is one that is an important part of British History. Similarly, this expression, once part of an important discovery, can be said as the same thing as early air quality detection. What is the history with the canary and the gold mine? How is it relevant to early air quality detection? Read on more to find out. The story of the canary in the gold mine ...
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Why cities need higher resolution air quality data to plan for climate change
TL;DR - As global urbanization continues and cities account for a greater portion of the world’s population, so too do they become responsible for more climate and air pollutant emissions. Cities across the globe currently suffer from disproportionately poor air quality and face the consequences when it comes to public and environmental health. As climate change accelerates and leaves ...
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FPI in Cambodia: Our Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Station Is Making a Hit
According to Aqicn, Cambodia ranks 162nd (out of 178 countries) on the Environmental Performance Index for Air Quality. As a leading tourism nation, Cambodia has gained a great economic surge but also witnessed a deteriorating environment. The issue shares mixed reasons. On the one hand is the chain effect caused by gushes of tourists and the outdated local transportation, which keep emitting ...
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Indoor vs Outdoor Air Quality – What’s the Difference?
Since air is fluid, it can flow in and out of our homes, sometimes bringing pollutants with it. Thanks to the PurpleAir indoor and outdoor sensors, you can quickly compare air quality around you to make the best decision for your home or office. According to the American Lung Association, the six most common factors impacting outdoor air quality are: Ozone – One of the most dangerous ...
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4 Easy Ways to Reduce Pollution Inside your Room
Air pollution is among the largest environmental health threats on this planet. It is accountable for 7 million deaths on the global ground every year, according to UNECE. Breathing polluted air for a long time has been reported to cause several dreadful diseases, including heart disease, lung cancer, and respiratory diseases (emphysema) as well as asthma to cancer, and pulmonary illnesses. Some ...
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