Coatings,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(3), P. 281 - 281
Published: Feb. 27, 2025
Photocatalytic
coatings
incorporating
nano-TiO2
have
emerged
as
effective
solutions
for
air
purification,
utilizing
solar
radiation
to
degrade
airborne
pollutants.
However,
the
long-term
stability
of
such
coatings,
particularly
those
based
on
organic
binders,
remains
a
concern
due
their
susceptibility
photocatalytic-driven
degradation.
This
study
investigates
effects
low-intensity
UV-A
irradiation
(1–10
W/m2)
acrylic-based
photocatalytic
coatings’
structural
integrity
and
purification
performance.
The
findings
reveal
that
significant
binder
decomposition
occurs
even
under
low
conditions—comparable
natural
sunlight
exposure
in
Northern
Central
Europe
during
autumn
winter.
surface
porosity
increased
from
2.28%
9.09%
polymer
degradation,
exposing
more
particles
enhancing
NO
removal
efficiency
approximately
120
µg/hm2
360
(1
W/m2).
this
process
also
resulted
benzene
emissions
reaching
five
ppb,
raising
concerns
about
secondary
pollution
potential
release
matrix
disintegration.
These
highlight
need
optimized
coating
formulations
balance
with
material
stability,
mitigating
environmental
health
risks
associated
pollutant
emissions.
Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
280, P. 116532 - 116532
Published: June 7, 2024
Air
pollution,
a
pervasive
environmental
threat
that
spans
urban
and
rural
landscapes
alike,
poses
significant
risks
to
human
health,
exacerbating
respiratory
conditions,
triggering
cardiovascular
problems,
contributing
myriad
of
other
health
complications
across
diverse
populations
worldwide.
This
article
delves
into
the
multifarious
impacts
air
utilizing
cutting-edge
research
methodologies
big
data
analytics
offer
comprehensive
overview.
It
highlights
emergence
new
pollutants,
their
sources,
characteristics,
thereby
broadening
our
understanding
contemporary
quality
challenges.
The
detrimental
effects
pollution
are
examined
thoroughly,
emphasizing
both
short-term
long-term
impacts.
Particularly
vulnerable
identified,
underscoring
need
for
targeted
risk
assessments
interventions.
presents
an
in-depth
analysis
global
disease
burden
attributable
offering
comparative
perspective
illuminates
varying
different
regions.
Furthermore,
it
addresses
economic
ramifications
quantifying
losses,
discusses
implications
public
policy
care
systems.
Innovative
intervention
measures
explored,
including
case
studies
demonstrating
effectiveness.
paper
also
brings
light
recent
discoveries
insights
in
field,
setting
stage
future
directions.
calls
international
cooperation
tackling
underscores
crucial
role
awareness
education
mitigating
its
exploration
serves
not
only
as
scientific
discourse
but
clarion
call
action
against
invisible
insidious
making
vital
read
researchers,
policymakers,
general
public.
Indoor and Built Environment,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
33(2), P. 218 - 236
Published: July 25, 2023
People’s
well-being,
health
and
productivity
in
indoor
environments
are
crucial
areas
of
investigation,
particularly
concerning
sick
building
syndrome
(SBS).
Sick
encompasses
symptoms
resulting
from
exposure
to
harmful
factors
associated
with
use.
Headaches,
fatigue,
malaise
nausea
amongst
the
complaints
SBS.
A
literature
review
was
conducted,
examining
studies
Scopus
Web
Science
identify
major
impacts
SBS
on
health,
well-being
productivity.
Out
3601
initially
identified
articles,
134
were
analyzed
after
applying
predefined
criteria.
Three
research
questions
(RQs)
formulated,
leading
following
findings:
(i)
most
focused
offices
(35.48%),
highlighting
common
respiratory
that
range
mild
severe
based
individual
sensitivity,
conditions
predictive
factors;
(ii)
air
quality
(IAQ)
emerged
as
primary
factor
influencing
SBS,
especially
within
post-pandemic
context.
Increasing
circulation
ventilation
viable
alternatives
enhance
IAQ.
(iii)
Understanding
proves
complex,
indications
potentially
higher
symptom
frequencies
women
due
historical
factors,
social
roles,
lower
cold
tolerance,
limited
understanding
female
physiology
multiple
chemical
sensitivity.
Nanotechnology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
35(31), P. 315501 - 315501
Published: April 17, 2024
Clean
room
facilities
are
becoming
more
popular
in
both
academic
and
industry
settings,
including
low-and
middle-income
countries.
This
has
led
to
an
increased
demand
for
cost-effective
gas
sensors
monitor
air
quality.
Here
we
have
developed
a
sensor
using
CoNiO
Cleaner Engineering and Technology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14, P. 100645 - 100645
Published: May 31, 2023
Recent
studies
have
highlighted
that
people
spend
most
of
their
time
indoors,
making
indoor
air
quality
a
critical
concern.
Indoor
pollution
can
detrimental
effects
on
human
health,
and
the
concentration
carbon
dioxide
(CO2)
in
environments
is
crucial
factor
needs
to
be
monitored
controlled.
Plants
been
recognized
globally
as
environmentally
friendly
natural
purification
mechanisms.
Therefore,
feasibility
using
plants
an
mitigation
measure
was
investigated
this
study.
While
several
conducted
temperate
regions,
only
few
focused
tropical
climates.
research
aims
fill
gap
by
assessing
capacity
selected
plant
species
popular
Sri
Lanka
reduce
CO2
levels
under
varying
lighting.
Six
species,
including
Chlorophytum
comosum,
Spathiphyllum
blandum,
Philodendron
hederaceum,
Sansevieria
trifasciata,
Aglaonema
commutatum,
Dracaena
fragrans,
were
evaluated
for
ability
remove
from
environments.
The
study
found
blandum
efficient
assimilation
rate
all
four
lighting
levels.
Additionally,
revealed
rates
increase
with
higher
light
intensity.
findings
suggest
certain
effectively
mitigate
supplementary
improve
removal
efficiency.
This
significant
because
it
provides
insight
into
potential
use
climates
sustainable
way
improving
quality.
