Evaluation of volatile organic compounds coupled to seasonality effects in indoor air from a commercial office in Madrid (Spain) applying chemometric techniques

Nunes, Clara dos Reis; Sánchez, Benigno; Gatts, C.; Almeida, Cibele Maria Stivanin de; Canela, María Cristina

doi:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2018.09.095

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“…A study stated that complaints of varying room temperature were less with increased air exchange rates [24]. Some studies stated that climate zone and seasons could significantly impact indoor temperature and RH [39,50]. A study stated that higher indoor air temperatures and lower RH were recorded in summer compared to winter [41].…”

Section: Physical Parametersmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…In a high-traffic area, ventilation may contribute to the rising level of VOCs as it enters the indoor environment from the outside [39]. Bedrooms have the highest level of TVOC compared to kitchens, living rooms and even workplaces [14,54].…”

Section: Ventilation Ratementioning

confidence: 99%

“…O are the most studied chemical contaminants in the IAQ measurement of a building. Indoor air temperature and season are the primary factors affecting VOC and CH 2 O component concentration in indoor air[14,39,41]. Seasonal weather is regarded as human ventilation behaviour.…”

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Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) and Related Risk Factors for Sick Building Syndrome (SBS) at the Office and Home: A Systematic Review

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Adman

Suhaimi

et al. 2023

IOP Conf. Ser.: Earth Environ. Sci.

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The comfort and productivity of workers may be affected differently by the indoor air quality (IAQ) and related risk factors at the office and at home. Sick Building Syndrome (SBS) is one of the health issues usually faced by workers. SBS is generally associated with the time spent in a building, IAQ, and other related risk factors. The study reviewed papers published in journal articles and conferences regarding IAQ, environmental risk factors and SBS in the last ten years. The review employed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) 2020 items from two significant databases, Scopus and Web of Science. The review steps involved identification, screening, eligibility, data extraction and analysis. The study found that air quality in a building significantly influences work productivity and may contribute to SBS. Findings show that SBS symptoms are linked to various personal characteristics, sociodemographic, working environment and IAQ factors. The physical contaminants, chemical contaminants and ventilation rate have established relations with SBS symptoms. These findings can help to form interventions aiming to improve IAQ and the productivity of occupants.

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Section: Ventilation Ratementioning

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Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) and Related Risk Factors for Sick Building Syndrome (SBS) at the Office and Home: A Systematic Review

Aziz

Adman

Suhaimi

et al. 2023

IOP Conf. Ser.: Earth Environ. Sci.

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“…It was found out the use of printers leads to increased concentrations of toluene, xylene and ethylbenzene, while other electronics, such as computers, may contribute to toluene and xylene emissions [3]. Research results according to Nunes et al state that concentrations of VOCs in the indoor air of commercial offices are related to significant environmental changes, such as ventilation, the number of occupants in the office and types of activity undertaken in the environment [17]. In another large-scale study the effect of seasonal changes on indoor VOC concentrations was monitored in modern mechanically ventilated office buildings in 8 European countries.…”

Section: Volatile Organic Compoundsmentioning

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Building Materials as Potential Emission Sources of VOC in the Indoor Environment of Buildings

Harčárová

Vilčeková

Bálintová

2020

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People spend most of their time in various indoor spaces and their health is exposed to different kinds of air pollutants. Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) belong to a group of chemical substances polluting the indoor environment. They come into the interior of buildings mainly from internal sources in the form of building materials, flooring, composite wood products, adhesives and other consumer products. Their presence in indoor air is monitored, due to their carcinogenic and mutagenic effects on human health. Many studies of indoor environment contaminated by VOC have been published during the last years. The present study provides general overview of the occurrence and emission sources of VOCs in the indoor environment of different types of buildings. The most frequently monitored indoor organic pollutants in terms of their occurrence and health risk are BTEX (benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene and xylenes), terpenes (α-pinene and d-limonene) and aldehydes (formaldehyde, acetaldehyde and benzaldehyde). Their concentrations in different indoor environments are variable and depend on factors such as emission characteristics of sources, microclimatic and ventilation conditions. Formaldehyde and toluene levels increased significantly with increasing room temperature. Benzene enters the indoor environment of buildings from external sources, especially from traffic or industrial areas. Formaldehyde, α-pinene and d-limonene originate from indoor sources as a part of building materials, furniture and household products.

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A comprehensive study on gas and particle emissions from laser printers: Chemical composition and health risk assessment

Arı¹

2020

Atmospheric Pollution Research

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Evaluation of volatile organic compounds coupled to seasonality effects in indoor air from a commercial office in Madrid (Spain) applying chemometric techniques

Cited by 11 publications

References 22 publications

Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) and Related Risk Factors for Sick Building Syndrome (SBS) at the Office and Home: A Systematic Review

Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) and Related Risk Factors for Sick Building Syndrome (SBS) at the Office and Home: A Systematic Review

Building Materials as Potential Emission Sources of VOC in the Indoor Environment of Buildings

A comprehensive study on gas and particle emissions from laser printers: Chemical composition and health risk assessment

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