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Indoor air quality

News and Updates

A paper sign is clipped in front of a open door to a public restroom. The sign reads, “Stop. Do Not Enter. Bathroom is closed for an experiment until Monday Morning.”

UV Disinfection Lights Can Cause Indoor Air Pollution

A researcher wearing a face mask gestures to a Christmas tree set up in a metallic box with a large spotlight shining on it.

Live Christmas Trees Affect Indoor Air Chemistry, NIST Researchers Find

A white, square plastic CO2 meter sits on a table in a restaurant setting, reading 621 ppm.

NIST’s Indoor CO₂ Tool Can Help Assess Ventilation and Indoor Air Quality

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Blog Posts

Lisa Ng kneels, holding parts of a circular fan built into a room divider.

Clearing the Air: How an Air Quality Researcher Takes Care of the Air Her Family Breathes

John Kitching leans over a table in the lab, using tweezers to point to part of a chip-scale device in a clear plastic box.

NIST’s Researchers Look Ahead to High-Tech Trends in 2023 and Beyond

Joannie Chin stands with arms crossed, wearing safety goggles, in front of scientific equipment.

Building in a Changing Climate: A Q&A With NIST’s Joannie Chin

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