Curing building related illnesses by using an emissions barrier
(2021) IBPC 2021 In Journal of Physics: Conference Series 2069.- Abstract
A new type of emissions barrier was used in premises with indoor air complaints due to emissions from the buildings in question. The emissions comprised chlorophenols/chloroanisoles and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) from treated wood, and volatile organic compounds (VOC), mainly 2-ethylhexanol, from PVC flooring and the glue used to paste the flooring onto a concrete slab. Attaching the barrier at the surfaces from where the emissions were spread (floor, walls, ceiling) resulted in a fresh and odour-free indoor air. We conclude that using an emissions barrier in buildings made unhealthy by moisture is an efficient way of restoring a pleasant and healthy indoor air.
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- author
- Larsson, L. LU ; Mattsson, J. and Lehtimaa, T.
- organization
- publishing date
- 2021-12-02
- type
- Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding
- publication status
- published
- subject
- host publication
- Journal of Physics: Conference Series : 8th International Building Physics Conference (IBPC 2021) 25-27 August 2021, Copenhagen, Denmark - 8th International Building Physics Conference (IBPC 2021) 25-27 August 2021, Copenhagen, Denmark
- series title
- Journal of Physics: Conference Series
- volume
- 2069
- article number
- 012241
- edition
- 1
- conference name
- IBPC 2021
- conference location
- Copenhagen, Denmark
- conference dates
- 2021-08-25 - 2021-08-27
- external identifiers
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- scopus:85121471384
- ISSN
- 1742-6588
- DOI
- 10.1088/1742-6596/2069/1/012241
- language
- English
- LU publication?
- yes
- additional info
- Publisher Copyright: © 2021 Institute of Physics Publishing. All rights reserved.
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- 32e8907d-bd77-4409-b4d2-7c20fa4d6869
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- 2022-01-27 10:11:42
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