Indoor Air Pollution (Softcover reprint of the original 2nd ed. 2018)

This second edition offers a comprehensive overview of the priority indoor air pollutants, such as volatile organic compounds, indoor particles and fibres, combustion products and other chemical agents that may affect health.

It includes updated reviews with a focus on emission processes and on the large variety of volatile organic pollutants.

It also introduces new topics, such as reflections on the shift in human health from infection-related diseases to chronic illnesses and the significance of indoor chemical exposure.

The authors provide insights into different cultural settings and their consequences for indoor air quality.

Further, the book briefly discusses building certification as a market-oriented tool to improve energy efficiency and indoor air quality in the building sector.

It appeals to public health specialists; scientists; graduate students in the field of environmental sciences; decision makers in government, regulatory bodies and the construction industry; and facility managers.