Human bioeffluents: Are exhaled and dermally-emitted bioeffluents different?

Sayana Tsushima, Pawel Wargocki, Shin Ichi Tanabe

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Abstract

Published studies reporting main organic pollutants associated with the presence of humans (bioeffluents) are summarized. The differences between pollutants emitted from various body parts are illustrated. Of particular interest are differences between bioeffluents that are emitted through skin (dermally-emitted bioeffluents) and those that are detected in human breath (exhaled bioeffluents). The former contains aldehydes that can cause odor and other unwanted sensory effects. The present data can be used to guide development of solutions allowing effective control of body odor.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication15th Conference of the International Society of Indoor Air Quality and Climate, INDOOR AIR 2018
PublisherInternational Society of Indoor Air Quality and Climate
ISBN (Electronic)9781713826514
Publication statusPublished - 2018
Externally publishedYes
Event15th Conference of the International Society of Indoor Air Quality and Climate, INDOOR AIR 2018 - Philadelphia, United States
Duration: 2018 Jul 222018 Jul 27

Publication series

Name15th Conference of the International Society of Indoor Air Quality and Climate, INDOOR AIR 2018

Conference

Conference15th Conference of the International Society of Indoor Air Quality and Climate, INDOOR AIR 2018
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityPhiladelphia
Period18/7/2218/7/27

Keywords

  • Dermal emissions
  • Exhaled breath
  • Human bioeffluents
  • Volatile organic compounds (VOCs)

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Pollution

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