Monitoring Particulate Matter (PM) in Indoor Environments
Téma již má řešitele.- Řešitel
- Lucie Procházková - Střední průmyslová škola chemická a gymnázium Brno, Vranovská, příspěvková organizace
- Instituce
- Masarykova univerzita
- Fakulta/ústav
- Fakulta přírodovědecká
- Další údaje o pracovišti
- RECETOX
- Lektoři
- Ozge Edebali
Monitoring Particulate Matter (PM) in Indoor Environments
Did you know that we spend up to 90% of our time indoors, yet indoor air quality is often worse than outdoor pollution? This project investigates particulate matter (PM1, PM2.5, and PM10) levels in five distinct indoor environments: a hairdresser’s salon, a restaurant kitchen, a smoking home, a non-smoking home, and a smoking pub. Using PM sensors, we conduct systematic sampling to assess how different indoor activities (cooking, smoking, hair dying) affect the air quality. The collected data will be analyzed through statistical methods, providing insights into PM variations across environments and their potential health implications. This project not only contributes to a deeper understanding of air pollution indoors but also helps students with practical skills in data analysis.
Using advanced PM sensors, we conduct real-time monitoring to uncover how activities like cooking, smoking, and hair treatments impact the air we breathe. The collected data will be analyzed statistically, offering crucial insights into pollution patterns and their health risks.
Why This Matters:
- Health Impact – Indoor pollution has been linked to respiratory diseases, heart conditions, and other chronic illnesses. Understanding the risks means we can work towards solutions.
- Practical Learning – This project will equip students with hands-on experience in data collection, statistical analysis, and environmental research.
- Creating Change – Our findings can help raise awareness, guide policies, and promote healthier indoor environments for everyone.