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Comprehensive assessment of PM10 from home heating using different appliances a...
Cipoli, Yago Alonso; Vicente, Estela D.; Charres, Isabella; Evtyugina, Margarita; Alfosea-Simón, Marina; Lucarelli, Franco; Kováts, Nora; Ryšavý, JiříThe European Union has implemented policies to promote renewable energy, with an emphasis on biomass for heat generation. However, residential biomass combustion is a major source of particulate matter (PM10), and its chemical constituents pose health concerns worldwide. This study characterised the organic and inorganic composition, oxidative potential (OP), and ecotoxicity of PM10 indoors and outdoors during ...
Comprehensive analysis of particulate matter, gaseous pollutants, and microbiol...
Furst, Leonardo; Cipoli, Yago; Galindo, Nuria; Yubero, Eduardo; Viegas, Carla; Gomes, Bianca; Cervantes, Renata; Nunes, Teresa; Feliciano, ManuelIn this study, indoor air quality was assessed in a store belonging to one of Portugal's largest commercial retail groups. A variety of methodologies were used, including gravimetric analysis for particulate matter (PM), optical monitors for real-time PM measurements, gas sensors and analyzers for CO2 and other gaseous pollutants, diffusion tubes for VOCs, and passive deposition for microorganisms. The average ...
Indoor air quality in a home improvement store: gaseous pollutants, bioburden a...
Furst, Leonardo; Cipoli, Yago; Yubero, Eduardo; Galindo, Nuria; Viegas, Carla; Dias, Marta; Nunes, Teresa; Igrejas, Getúlio; Feliciano, ManuelThis paper provides a comprehensive assessment of indoor and outdoor air quality within a home improvement and gardening store chain in northeastern Portugal. In December 2021 and January 2022, two multipollutant systems were installed in the store and outdoors to assess air quality. Continuous monitoring included particulate matter below 10 µm (PM10), CO2, and comfort parameters. PM10 samples were collected us...
Sleep and indoor air quality: an exploratory polysomnographic evaluation of pot...
Belo, Joana; Meira e Cruz, Miguel; Viegas, Carla; Lage, Joana; Almeida, Susana Marta; Cabo Verde, Sandra; Alves, Célia; Canha, NunoThis exploratory pilot study examines the potential impact of indoor environmental exposures on sleep quality, with a particular focus on a comprehensive characterization of indoor air quality (IAQ) parameters and their association with sleep architecture assessed through polysomnography. The study was conducted during the cold seasons of 2016 and 2017 with a small sample of 10 subjects from the urban area of L...
Chemical speciation and oxidative potential of PM10 in different residential mi...
Cipoli, Yago Alonso; Vicente, Estela D.; Evtyugina, Margarita; Figueiredo, Daniela R.; Pietrogrande, Maria C.; Lucarelli, Franco; Feliciano, ManuelExposure to particulate matter (PM) and its chemical constituents in residential microenvironments has become a major health concern worldwide. The oxidative potential (OP) has been proposed as a metric for estimating the PM capacity to induce oxidative stress and, consequently, health effects. In the present study, PM10 was daily monitored simultaneously in the bedroom, living room and kitchen of three dwellin...
Comprehensive analysis of particulate matter, gaseous pollutants, and microbiol...
Furst, Leonardo; Cipoli, Yago; Galindo, Nuria; Yubero, Eduardo; Viegas, Carla; Gomes, Bianca; Cervantes, Renata; Nunes, Teresa; Feliciano, ManuelIn this study, indoor air quality was assessed in a store belonging to one of Portugal’s largest commercial retail groups. A variety of methodologies was used, including gravimetric analysis for particulate matter (PM), optical monitors for real-time PM measurements, gas sensors and analysers for CO2 and other gaseous pollutants, diffusion tubes for VOCs, and passive deposition for microorganisms. The average P...
Lesões Coronárias Frequentes e Fração de Ejeção Ventricular Esquerda em Pessoas...
Costa, Ana; Gama, Fernando; Alves, Célia; Mota, Mauro LopesEnquadramento: A doença coronária representa a principal causa de morte nos adultos e o Enfarte Agudo do Miocárdio com supra ST é a sua manifestação mais letal. Objetivo: Identificar as artérias coronárias mais frequentemente lesadas e os valores de Fração de Ejeção do Ventrículo Esquerdo em pessoas nesta população. Metodologia: Estudo observacional, quantitativo e retrospetivo. Foram incluídos todos os doentes...
School air quality and thermal comfort: a multi-pollutant seasonal assessment
Charres, Isabella; Furst, Leonardo; Furst, Leonardo; Vicente, Estela D.; Soares, Marlene; Viegas, Carla; Cervantes, Renata; Cerqueira, MárioAs evidence of children's vulnerability to air pollution grows, research on school air quality has increased significantly in the 21st century. Given the complex factors influencing indoor and outdoor air quality in schools, each study offers valuable insights. This study contributes by assessing particulate matter, gaseous pollutants, thermal comfort and microorganisms in a large school encompassing different ...
Comprehensive analysis of particulate matter, gaseous pollutants, and microbiol...
Furst, Leonardo; Cipoli, Yago; Galindo, Nuria; Yubero, Eduardo; Viegas, Carla; Pena, Pedro; Nunes, Teresa; Feliciano, Manuel; Alves, CéliaIndoor environmental quality is of utmost importance since urban populations spend much of their life in confined spaces. Supermarkets offer a wide range of products and services that are prone to emitting several air pollutants. This study aimed to comprehensively characterize indoor and outdoor air quality in a multinational supermarket, encompassing not only criteria parameters but also unregulated pollutant...
Indoor air quality in a home improvement store: gaseous pollutants, bioburden a...
Furst, Leonardo; Cipoli, Yago; Yubero, Eduardo; Galindo, Nuria; Viegas, Carla; Dias, Marta; Nunes, T.; Igrejas, Getúlio; Feliciano, Manuel; Alves, CéliaEnsuring good air quality is essential for safeguarding human health, requiring monitoring to comprehend air composition and formulate effective interventions. This study focused on indoor and outdoor air quality monitoring within a home improvement and gardening franchise store in northeastern Portugal. Real-time optical monitors recorded levels of particulate matter below 10 µm (PM10), while PM10 gravimetric ...