Bioaerosol is an important transmission route of antibiotic resistance genes in pig farms
Environment International, 2021 Although pig farms are hotspots of antibiotic resistance due to intensive use of antibiotics, little is known about the abundance, diversity and transmission of airborne antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs).
Lu Song +6 more
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Sensing Data Fusion for Enhanced Indoor Air Quality Monitoring [PDF]
IEEE Sensors Journal, 2020 Multisensor fusion of air pollutant data in smart buildings remains an important input to address the well-being and comfort perceived by their inhabitants.
Q. P. Ha +2 more
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Rapid inactivation of aerosolised influenza virus using low-concentration gaseous hypochlorous acid
Scientific ReportsEffective infection control measures are crucial for limiting pathogen transmission, including aerosol infections. Several instances of the use of hypochlorous acid solution spray to inactivate airborne viruses have been reported.
Koki Narihata +5 more
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Investigation of Ventilation Behaviors in Mechanically Ventilated Residential Buildings in China [PDF]
E3S Web of Conferences, 2019 Mechanical ventilation system provides a more reliable, controllable, and comfortable way of ventilation than natural ventilation through an opened window. However, the operation of mechanical ventilation system cost energy.
Qi Yue +5 more
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Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.Intelligent radiative cooling devices, adaptable to various weather conditions, have the potential for year‐round energy savings. This study introduces a sustainable dual‐mode film made from polycaprolactone nanofibers and upcycled chip bags for effective thermal management.
Qimeng Song +4 more
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A Year-Round Energy-Efficient Fresh Air Handling System with Two-Stage Heat Pumps and Lake Water Pre-Treatment [PDF]
E3S Web of ConferencesSupplying fresh air is important for indoor air quality, but the energy consumption to treat fresh air is significant. The main problems in existing fresh air system include: supplying single-temperature water to treat fresh air and not applying natural ...
Liang Chenjiyu, Li Xianting
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Impact of Wildfire Smoke Events on Indoor Air Quality and Evaluation of a Low-cost Filtration Method
Aerosol and Air Quality Research, 2021 Increased wildland fire activity is producing extreme fine particulate matter (PM2.5) concentrations impacting millions of people every year, especially in the western United States (US).
N. May, C. Dixon, D. Jaffe
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Selective Benzene Capture by Metal‐Organic Frameworks
Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.Metal‐organic frameworks (MOFs) hold significant potential for capturing benzene from air emissions and hydrocarbon mixtures in liquid phases. This capability stems from their precisely engineered structures, versatile chemistries, and diverse binding interactions.
Zongsu Han +4 more
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A comparison of different ventilation strategies for dwellings in terms of airflow rates and airflow paths [PDF]
, 2016 The context of ventilation in Belgian dwellings has changed since the publication of the Belgian standard NBN D 50-001:1991. Due to the higher energy performance of these dwellings, ventilation plays nowadays a more essential role in maintaining a good ...
Caillou, Samuel +2 more
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Modelling the air cleaning performance of negative air ionisers in ventilated rooms [PDF]
, 2007 Negative air ionisers have seen increasing use as devices for improving indoor air quality, including some success in clinical environments for reducing the transmission of infection.
Noakes, C.J., Sleigh, P.A., Beggs, C.
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