"Investigating the impact of cleaning product formulations on indoor air chemistry"
Lead Research Organisation:
University of York
Department Name: Environment
Abstract
I will be investigating the impact of cleaning product formulations on indoor air chemistry, using a combination of modelling and experimental studies. I will measure concentrations of both primary and secondary pollutants that arise when cleaning and identify the conditions that lead to particularly high concentrations of harmful pollutants. I will also investigate whether cleaning product formulations can be modified to reduce the concentrations of harmful products that can be formed. As the project progresses I will:
1) Probe chemical formulations of a selection of fragranced cleaning products such as household cleaners and oxy / chlorinated bleaches
2) Test impacts on indoor air quality in field experiments using: Chemical Ionisation Mass-Spectometry; GC-MS; low-cost sensor networks.
3) Use the INDCM model to quantify impacts on indoor air chemistry and quality and help devise new improved formulations.
1) Probe chemical formulations of a selection of fragranced cleaning products such as household cleaners and oxy / chlorinated bleaches
2) Test impacts on indoor air quality in field experiments using: Chemical Ionisation Mass-Spectometry; GC-MS; low-cost sensor networks.
3) Use the INDCM model to quantify impacts on indoor air chemistry and quality and help devise new improved formulations.
Organisations
People |
ORCID iD |
| Nicola Carslaw (Primary Supervisor) | |
| Ellen Harding-Smith (Student) |
Studentship Projects
| Project Reference | Relationship | Related To | Start | End | Student Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EP/T518025/1 | 01/10/2020 | 30/09/2025 | |||
| 2438099 | Studentship | EP/T518025/1 | 01/10/2020 | 31/03/2024 | Ellen Harding-Smith |