The physics of respiratory particle generation, fate in the air, and inhalation
Given that breathing is one of the most fundamental physiological functions, there is an
urgent need to broaden our understanding of the fluid dynamics that governs it. There would …
urgent need to broaden our understanding of the fluid dynamics that governs it. There would …
Test rooms to study human comfort in buildings: A review of controlled experiments and facilities
Occupants' comfort perception affects building energy consumptions. To improve the
understanding of human comfort, which is crucial to reduce energy demand, laboratory …
understanding of human comfort, which is crucial to reduce energy demand, laboratory …
Performance assessment of low-cost environmental monitors and single sensors under variable indoor air quality and thermal conditions
Recent technological advancements have enabled the development and deployment of low-
cost consumer grade monitors for ubiquitous and time-resolved indoor air quality monitoring …
cost consumer grade monitors for ubiquitous and time-resolved indoor air quality monitoring …
Human exposure to respiratory aerosols in a ventilated room: Effects of ventilation condition, emission mode, and social distancing
Airborne transmission of virus via respiratory aerosols plays an important role in the spread
of infectious diseases in indoor environments. Ventilation and social distancing are two …
of infectious diseases in indoor environments. Ventilation and social distancing are two …
Ventilation indices for evaluation of airborne infection risk control performance of air distribution
Air distribution is an effective engineering measure to fight against respiratory infectious
diseases like COVID-19. Ventilation indices are widely used to indicate the airborne …
diseases like COVID-19. Ventilation indices are widely used to indicate the airborne …
[HTML][HTML] Effect of individually controlled personalized ventilation on cross-contamination due to respiratory activities
While personalized ventilation (PV) has been integrated to enhance inhaled air quality,
some studies showed that it can contribute to contaminants' transport indoors. This work …
some studies showed that it can contribute to contaminants' transport indoors. This work …
Spatiotemporal distribution of indoor particulate matter concentration with a low-cost sensor network
Real-time measurement of particulate matter (PM) is important for the maintenance of
acceptable air quality. The high cost of conventional instruments typically limits the number …
acceptable air quality. The high cost of conventional instruments typically limits the number …
High-resolution exposure assessment for volatile organic compounds in two California residences
Time spent in residences substantially contributes to human exposure to volatile organic
compounds (VOCs). Such exposures have been difficult to study deeply, in part because …
compounds (VOCs). Such exposures have been difficult to study deeply, in part because …
[HTML][HTML] Investigation of indicators for personal exposure and occupancy in offices by using smart sensors
Despite the advent of smart building sensors, real-time methods for capturing inhalation
exposure and occupancy are limited. This study utilized stationary and wearable …
exposure and occupancy are limited. This study utilized stationary and wearable …
[HTML][HTML] Size-resolved inhalation intake fractions for particles released from human activities in residential indoor environments
Inhalation exposure to elevated concentrations of airborne particulate matter is a public
health concern. Assessment of exposure can be enhanced through better knowledge of …
health concern. Assessment of exposure can be enhanced through better knowledge of …