Development of analytical methods for the determination and evaluation of air quality inside buildings

Abstract

The project began with the presentation of data present in the literature regarding the determination of organic acids in indoor air. The project carried out development of advanced analytical methods to determine the concentration of organic acids present in indoor air. The second phase of the project consisted in the determination of acetic and formic acid concentrations in air samples taken from indoor spaces used as offices; also ambient air samples were taken for comparison the concentrations of the two acids in indoor and outdoor air. Also, a statistical analysis and an interpretation of data were obtained.