An overview of organic contaminants in indoor dust, their health impact, geographical distribution and recent extraction/analysis methods

• Main Authors: Gunathilake, Thennakoon M. Sampath U., Ching, Yern Chee, Kadokami, Kiwao
• Format: Article
• Published: Springer 2022
• Subjects: TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General); TD Environmental technology. Sanitary engineering
• Online Access: http://eprints.um.edu.my/33814/
• Institution: Universiti Malaya

People spend a substantial proportion of their time indoors; therefore, exposure to contaminants in indoor dust is persistent and profuse. According to the findings of recent studies, contaminants such as flame retardants (FRs), organochlorines (OCs), and phthalate esters (PAEs) are more prevalent i...