Microbial growth and volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions from carpet and drywall under elevated relative humidity conditions
Sarah R. Haines, Emma C. Hall, Katarzyna Marciniak +4 more2021MicrobiomeJournal Article
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)
Abstract
Microbial growth and mVOC emissions occur at lower relative humidity in carpet and floor dust compared to drywall, which has important implications for human exposure. Even under elevated relative humidity conditions, the VOC emissions profile is dominated by non-microbial VOCs, although potential mVOCs may dominate odor production. Video Abstract.
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