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Indoor Air Pollution Exposure and Health Risk Assessment

A special issue of Atmosphere (ISSN 2073-4433). This special issue belongs to the section "Air Quality and Human Health".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 January 2024) | Viewed by 2743

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Dr. Chien-Cheng Jung

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Department of Public Health, China Medical University, Taichung City 406060, Taiwan
Interests: atmospheric chemistry; aerosol; indoor air quality; isotope; microplastic
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Dr. Wei Hsiang Chang

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Department of Food Safety/Hygiene and Risk Management, Medical College, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan 701401, Taiwan
Interests: monitoring emerging contaminants; analytical technology for environment and food; mass spectrometry; exposure assessment and biomonitoring; food safety and risk analysis; risk assessments of food additives; human health risk assessment; and environmental health

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Air pollution is a significant risk factor for human health, causing 7 million deaths per year worldwide, especially in cardiovascular and respiratory diseases. The World Health Organization published a new global air quality guideline in 2021 and suggested stricter reference values, especially in particulate matters. However, most studies still focus on the atmospheric environment. People spend over 80% of their time indoors. Several studies have also confirmed that exposure to indoor air pollutants increases the health risks for occupants, and there are many air pollutants and sources indoors. In other words, indoor air quality is no less significant than outdoor air quality issues. Again, climate change, wildfires, droughts, heat islands, ventilation conditions, and occupant’s activities indoors are key factors that change the physical or chemical characteristics of air pollutants. Humans are simultaneously exposed to multiple pollutants in the indoor environment, but few studies specifically address these issues.

Therefore, in this Special Issue, we invite researchers to submit articles on various aspects of indoor air quality, indoor air pollutant exposure and health (including biological mechanisms), multiple exposure, impacts of climate change, influencing factors, or control methods or strategies. We welcome researchers to contribute original articles or review papers for peer-review or possible publication.

Dr. Chien-Cheng Jung
Dr. Wei Hsiang Chang
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Keywords

  • indoor air
  • health effect
  • health risk
  • multiple exposure
  • climate change
  • intervention
  • ventilation

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Research of Air Purification Using Ion Energy Effect on Particulate Matter Agglomeration
by Audrius Čereška, Ina Tetsmann, Regimantas Bareikis and Raimondas Jasevičius
Atmosphere 2024, 15(8), 915; https://doi.org/10.3390/atmos15080915 - 31 Jul 2024
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The article presents a special stand featuring ion generators designed and manufactured for experimental research. This study investigates the use of ion energy for air purification, specifically focusing on its effect on PM (0.3–10 μm) agglomeration. By introducing charged ions into the air, [...] Read more.
The article presents a special stand featuring ion generators designed and manufactured for experimental research. This study investigates the use of ion energy for air purification, specifically focusing on its effect on PM (0.3–10 μm) agglomeration. By introducing charged ions into the air, particulate matter can be charged, resulting in increased particle sizes through agglomeration, and subsequently improving the filtration efficiency. Experiments were conducted in a controlled chamber to evaluate the performance of an ion-based air purification system. The effects of various parameters, such as ion concentration, airflow rate, and particle size distribution, on PM agglomeration were studied. The results demonstrated that the ion-based air purification system could effectively enhance PM agglomeration, particularly for ultrafine particles. The study also revealed that the efficiency of PM agglomeration was influenced by the ion concentration and airflow rate, with an optimal range identified to maximize the system’s performance. Furthermore, the potential real-world application of this technology was discussed, considering factors such as energy consumption, maintenance requirements, and compatibility with existing air purification systems. This study contributes to the development of innovative air purification solutions and offers valuable insights into the potential of ion energy for improving indoor air quality and safeguarding human health. Full article
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Indoor Radon Surveying and Mitigation in the Case-Study of Celleno Town (Central Italy) Located in a Medium Geogenic Radon Potential Area
by Manuela Portaro, Ilaria Rocchetti, Paola Tuccimei, Gianfranco Galli, Michele Soligo, Giancarlo Ciotoli, Cristina Longoni, Dino Vasquez and Federica Sola
Atmosphere 2024, 15(4), 425; https://doi.org/10.3390/atmos15040425 - 29 Mar 2024
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Indoor radon surveying and remediation were implemented in a single-family home affected by high levels of indoor radon in the Celleno municipality (central Italy) with the aim of identifying the contribution of radon sources, evaluating the factors affecting radon entry into the building, [...] Read more.
Indoor radon surveying and remediation were implemented in a single-family home affected by high levels of indoor radon in the Celleno municipality (central Italy) with the aim of identifying the contribution of radon sources, evaluating the factors affecting radon entry into the building, and reducing radon risk. Average radon levels were relatively low at the ground floor (286 ± 202 Bq m−3) and first floor (167 ± 84 Bq m−3) in autumn when the temperature was still warm and the windows were open, but increased up to 2776 ± 1768 Bq m−3 and 970 ± 202 Bq m−3 in the first half of December, when the heating system was on and the windows were closed. The inner walls of the pilot room at the ground floor, semi buried on one side, were then treated with a waterproof product (a silane terminated polymer) and the average radon was halved (1475 ± 1092 Bq m−3) in the following month, which was still characterised by winter conditions. Radon entry in the room was identified and sealed with the same product, and a radon accumulation space behind a NE-SW oriented wall was naturally ventilated, reducing radon below the reference level in April with northerly winds conditions. Full article
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Evaluation of Potential Occupational Exposure and Release of Nanoparticles in Semiconductor-Manufacturing Environments
by Zhaobo Zhang, Paul Westerhoff and Pierre Herckes
Atmosphere 2024, 15(3), 301; https://doi.org/10.3390/atmos15030301 - 28 Feb 2024
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Occupational exposure to airborne nanoparticles in semiconductor-manufacturing facilities is of growing concern. Currently, comprehensive information regarding atmospheric concentrations, potential origins, and the physical and chemical properties of nanoparticles in these industrial settings is lacking. This study investigated the occurrence of airborne nanoparticles within [...] Read more.
Occupational exposure to airborne nanoparticles in semiconductor-manufacturing facilities is of growing concern. Currently, comprehensive information regarding atmospheric concentrations, potential origins, and the physical and chemical properties of nanoparticles in these industrial settings is lacking. This study investigated the occurrence of airborne nanoparticles within a semiconductor-research and -manufacturing facility, during both routine operation and maintenance activities. A Scanning Mobility Particle Sizer was used to monitor size-resolved airborne-nanoparticle number concentrations spanning the range of 6 to 220 nm. Breathing zone filter samples were also collected during maintenance processes and underwent subsequent analyses via Transmission Electron Microscopy and Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry, to discover the size, morphology, and chemical composition of the observed nanoparticles. The findings reveal low levels of airborne nanoparticles during routine operations, but maintenance tasks resulted in substantial concentration surges particularly for plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition tools with concentrations up to 11,800 particles/cm3. More than 80% of observed particles were smaller than 30 nm. These smallest particles were predominately composed of metals such as iron, nickel, and copper. Moreover, larger particles above 100 nm were also identified, comprising process-related materials such as silicon and indium. Comparative assessment against established mass-based exposure limits did not yield any exceedances. Current exposure limits do not typically consider size though, and the preponderance of small nanoparticles (<30 nm) would warrant a more size-differentiated exposure-risk assessment. Full article
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