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Chemical emission rates from cigarette butts into air

January 18, 2020
Author(s)
Mengyan Gong, Nicholas Daniels, Dustin G. Poppendieck
Globally, over five trillion cigarette butts are generated every year, resulting in potential environmental and human risks. However, little attention has been paid to airborne emission from cigarette butts. This study measured airborne emissions from

Simmering Sauces! Elevated Formaldehyde Concentrations from Gas Stove Burners

July 22, 2018
Author(s)
Dustin G. Poppendieck, Mengyan Gong
Formaldehyde is listed as a human carcinogen, and can be formed as a primary by-product during combustion processes. Past studies have not detected elevated formaldehyde concentrations from gas stoves, perhaps due to the time averaging nature of previous

Evaluation of a Formaldehyde Emissions Reference Material

September 5, 2017
Author(s)
Dustin Poppendieck, Mengyan Gong
The development and use of low-volatile organic compounds (VOCs) building materials and products is a key strategy to reduce ventilation and energy use in buildings while preserving the health and sustainability of the indoor environment. Labelling and

Characterization of Emissions from a Non-Ideal Spray Polyurethane Foam Sample

October 17, 2016
Author(s)
Dustin G. Poppendieck, Mengyan Gong, Lauren E. Lawson, Steven J. Emmerich
Many homeowners and government programs are using insulating products, such as SPF, at a growing rateto increase the energy efficiency of their residences and other constructed buildings. Retrofitting or addition of foam insulation in new construction is

Lessons Learned from Spray Polyurethane Foam Emission Testing using Micro-chambers

October 16, 2016
Author(s)
Dustin Poppendieck, Mengyan Gong, Lauren E. Lawson
Both governmental agencies and the SPF industry consortium have sought more information on potential chemical emissions from SPF to better understand any potential occupant exposures and health impacts. This research was designed to contribute to the