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Resource Highlights

Health Effects of Indoor Air Pollution by Mohammad Hadi Dehghani (Editor); Rama Rao Karri (Editor); Teresa Vera (Editor); Salwa Kamal Mohamed Hassan (Editor)
ISBN: 9780443160912

Publication Date: 2024-04-01

This volume explores the sources, classifications, and health impacts of indoor air pollutants, including gases and particulate matter. It examines issues like sick building syndrome, workplace exposure, and mitigation strategies, serving as a key resource for researchers and professionals in environmental and public health, occupational safety, and air quality management.
Health Risks of Indoor Exposure to Fine Particulate Matter and Practical Mitigation Solutions by National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine; National Academy of Engineering; Program Office; Committee on Health Risks of Indoor Exposures to Fine Particulate Matter and Practical Mitigation Solutions
ISBN: 9780309712767

Publication Date: 2024-01-29

Examines the health risks of indoor exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5), which can penetrate deep into the lungs and even affect the brain. It highlights disproportionate impacts on vulnerable populations and offers science-based recommendations and practical strategies to reduce exposure and protect public health indoors.
Indoor Air Quality: occurrence and health effects of contaminants by Hermann Fromme
ISBN: 9783031400773

Publication Date: 2023-10-29

Offers a thorough overview of indoor pollution, examining common contaminants in air and dust, associated health risks, and methods for exposure and risk assessment. It provides scientific and medical insights into volatile compounds, bioaerosols, and indoor pollutants, making it a valuable resource for researchers, policymakers, and environmental health professionals.
Nanomaterials for Air and Water Purification by Deepu A. Gopakumar (Editor); Jyotishkumar Parameswaranpillai (Editor); Jinu Jacob George (Editor); Midhun Dominic C. D. (Editor)
ISBN: 9783527350520

Publication Date: 2024-02-12

A comprehensive reference on nano-based materials and composites for environmental remediation. Covering fabrication, properties, and applications, it explores air and water purification technologies, including electrospun nanofibers, photocatalysts, and polymeric membranes with metal nanoparticles—ideal for researchers and professionals in environmental and polymer sciences.
Air Pollution, Air Quality, and Climate Change by Angelo Basile (Editor); Didem Saloglu (Editor); Alfredo Cassano (Editor)
ISBN: 9780443238178

Publication Date: 2024-11-01

Reviews current research on air pollution, air quality, and their links to climate change. It covers sources, impacts, atmospheric chemistry, indoor and urban air quality, CO₂’s role, carbon capture, and policy strategies, offering valuable insights for reducing pollution and addressing climate-related air quality challenges.

Journals

Air Quality, Atmosphere, & Health
A multidisciplinary journal focusing on atmospheric consequences of human activities and their implications for human and ecological health. The journal addresses such topics as acid precipitation; airborne particulate matter; air quality monitoring and management; exposure assessment; risk assessment; indoor air quality; atmospheric chemistry; atmospheric modeling and prediction; air pollution climatology; climate change and air quality; air pollution measurement; atmospheric impact assessment; forest-fire emissions; atmospheric science; greenhouse gases; health and ecological effects; clean air technology; regional and global change and satellite measurements.
Indoor Air
Contains original research results in the area defined by the indoor environment of non-industrial buildings.
Indoor and Built Environment
reports on any topic pertaining to the quality of the indoor and built environment, and how these might effect the health, performance, efficiency and comfort of persons living or working there. Topics range from urban infrastructure, design of buildings, and materials used to laboratory studies including building airflow simulations and health effects.
Indoor Environments
Publishes original research papers and review papers related to indoor environments, health, comfort, and climate change adaption and mitigation associated with indoor climate. The journal focuses on multi-disciplinary research towards healthy and comfortable indoor environments for people.
Journal of Air Pollution and Health
The journal publishes papers on the health consequences of air pollution, innovative control systems, modern technologies, climate change, laboratory methods for measurements of air pollutants, and environmental management and policy.

Web Resources

Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)
Hosted by the EPA with educational materials to raise awareness of the importance of IAQ.
Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Scientific Findings Resource Bank (IAQ-SFRB)
A resource for public health professionals, building professionals, and others who seek scientific information about the effects of IAQ on people's health or work performance.
Indoor Air Quality Association (IAQA)
Supports professionals worldwide in creating healthier indoor environments.
Indoor Air Quality Guide
Designed for architects, design engineers, contractors, commissioning agents, and all other professionals concerned with indoor air quality.
Indoor Air Quality Resources
Contains information and resources to help address air quality issues to improve health and comfort.
International Society of Indoor Air Quality and Climate
An international, independent, multidisciplinary, scientific, non-profit organization whose purpose is to support the creation of healthy, comfortable and productive indoor environments.