Indoor air pollution and exposure assessment of the gulf cooperation council countries: A critical review

Amoatey, Patrick; Omidvarborna, Hamid; Baawain, Mahad; Al‐Mamun, Abdullah

doi:10.1016/j.envint.2018.09.043

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“…Although air contaminant standards were set by statutory bodies 37 , the local statutory bodies did not undertake any regulated measures to burning incenses. The effects of burning such incense in Kuwait were least described 30 , 31 , 38 , 39 . Following the respiratory ailments 38 , 42 , this study: (a) conducted a survey on the marketed incense apportioned in the six Kuwait Governorate areas, (b) analyzed selected trace metals of importance such as chromium (Cr), nickel (Ni), lead (Pb), Arsenic (As), Vanadium (V), and cadmium (Cd) in the perfumed and non-perfumed, smoldered and non-smoldered incense, (c) surveyed using a questionnaire to assess the pollution impact and contributing factors of the frequently used incense by the indoor residents and, (d) deduced the possible alleviating measures to respiratory ailments.…”

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Exposition of respiratory ailments from trace metals concentrations in incenses

Bu-Olayan

Thomas

2021

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Selected trace metals of importance in different incense before and after the smoldering process were assessed based on the recent respiratory ailments. Marketed perfumed and non-perfumed incense from different countries was separately analyzed using an Inductive coupled Plasma-Mass Spectroscopy (ICP-MS). A particulate analyzer measured the dispersed particulates (PM2.5) in the indoor environment. The analysis revealed higher mean metals concentrations in the smoldered perfumed incense (1.98 µg g−1) than in the non-smoldered and non-perfumed incense (0.59 µg g−1). Pilot-scale experiments included the smoke dispersed in different sized-rooms, and the distance between the inhaler and the smoldering incense. Simultaneously, a questionnaire distributed to 300 residents from six sampling areas revealed the exposure of incense to human health. This study indicated significant attributes on (a) the room size and incense volume, (b) the permissible inmate’s number in a room, (c) the distance between the inmate vicinity and the point of smoldering incense, (d) selectivity of incense, besides the outdoor environmental influence. Furthermore, this study revealed the various categories of respiratory ailments in residents in relation to the frequency of burning incense, prolonged smoke exposure, and the impact of burners although, earlier beneficial effects of incenses were evidenced. This study recommends preventive measures to human respiratory ailments from smoldering incense.

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Exposition of respiratory ailments from trace metals concentrations in incenses

Bu-Olayan

Thomas

2021

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“…In recent years, a large number of volatile organic compounds (VOC) have been used in decoration materials and furniture production, which polluted severely the in‐door air on which humans depend. Volatile organic compounds include formaldehyde (HCHO), NOx, SO 2 , CO 2 and a series of toxic and harmful substances [1–4] . Among these pollutants, formaldehyde is one of the most widely used organic substances and the main source of air pollution [3,5] .…”

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Efficient photocatalytic degradation of gas‐phase formaldehyde by Pt/TiO₂ nanowires in a continuous flow reactor

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Herein, we investigated the photocatalytic degradation of gas‐phase formaldehyde (HCHO) on Pt deposited TiO2 nanowires (Pt/TiO2NW) at continuous flow. Formaldehyde is decomposed into CO2 and H2O in a homemade tube reactor under the LED irradiation. The reactor can monitor online various parameters such as formaldehyde concentration, light intensity, humidity, and temperature. The results indicated that the formaldehyde degradation rate of Pt/TiO2NW increased at continuous flow compared with TiO2 nanowires. Under ultraviolet and visible LED light irradiation, the stable time of degrading low‐concentration formaldehyde by Pt/TiO2NW was 5.6 times that of TiO2NW. Higher ambient humidity facilitates the formaldehyde degradation of Pt/TiO2NW by increasing the hydroxyl radical (.OH) and superoxide radical (.O2- ).

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“…Both Kuo and Shen [23] and Chen and Zhao [31] reviewed the correlations between the outdoor and indoor PM concentrations and discussed the available modelling techniques, however, with emphasis on simple infiltration ratios for buildings and advanced modelling techniques for single openings. Apparently, there is a lack of validated and comprehensive simulation methodologies for PM building infiltration; an issue also supported by the recent review of Amoatey, et al [32].…”

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Measurements and modelling of particulate matter building ingress during a severe dust storm event

Argyropoulos

Hassan

Kumar

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Building and Environment

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Indoor air pollution and exposure assessment of the gulf cooperation council countries: A critical review

Cited by 104 publications

References 132 publications

Exposition of respiratory ailments from trace metals concentrations in incenses

Exposition of respiratory ailments from trace metals concentrations in incenses

Efficient photocatalytic degradation of gas‐phase formaldehyde by Pt/TiO₂ nanowires in a continuous flow reactor

Measurements and modelling of particulate matter building ingress during a severe dust storm event

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Indoor air pollution and exposure assessment of the gulf cooperation council countries: A critical review

Cited by 104 publications

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Exposition of respiratory ailments from trace metals concentrations in incenses

Exposition of respiratory ailments from trace metals concentrations in incenses

Efficient photocatalytic degradation of gas‐phase formaldehyde by Pt/TiO2 nanowires in a continuous flow reactor

Measurements and modelling of particulate matter building ingress during a severe dust storm event

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Efficient photocatalytic degradation of gas‐phase formaldehyde by Pt/TiO₂ nanowires in a continuous flow reactor