Airborne concentration of Volatile Organic Compounds in school environment in Brisbane
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2012
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Traffic emissions are considered as a major source of pollutants, particularly ultrafine particles, in the urban environment. There is an increased concern about airborne particles not only because of their environmental effects but also due to their potential adverse health effects on humans. There have been a number of studies related to the number concentration and size distribution of these particles but studies on the chemical composition of aerosols, especially in the school environment, are very limited. Mejia et. al (2011) reviewed studies on the exposure to and impact of air pollutants on school children and found that there were only a handful of studies on this topic. Therefore, the main focus of this research is on an analysis of the chemical composition of airborne particles, as well as source apportionment and the quantification of ambient concentrations of organic pollutants in the vicinity of schools, as a part of “Ultrafine Particles from Traffic Emissions on Children’s Health” (UPTECH) project. The aim of the present study was to find out the concentrations of different Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) in both outdoor and indoor locations from six different schools in Brisbane. |
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http://eprints.qut.edu.au/54323/2/54323.pdf Mishra, Nitika, Bartsch, Jennifer, Ayoko, Godwin A., & Morawska, Lidia (2012) Airborne concentration of Volatile Organic Compounds in school environment in Brisbane. In Healthy Buildings 2012, 10th International Conference, Official Conference of the International Society of Indoor Air Quality and Climate, 8-12 July 2012, Brsibane Exhibition and Convention Centre, Brisbane, QLD. (Unpublished) |
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Copyright 2012 The Authors |
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School of Chemistry, Physics & Mechanical Engineering; Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation; Science & Engineering Faculty |
Palavras-Chave | #040101 Atmospheric Aerosols #050206 Environmental Monitoring #emission #measurements #indoor air #VOC |
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Conference Paper |