Bioaerosols and Indoor Air Quality: Insights, Impacts, and Innovations

By Sneha Gautam, Md. Badiuzzaman Khan, Chafai Azri

This book provides a detailed exploration of bioaerosols in indoor environments, focusing on their sources, transport mechanisms, health implications, and mitigation strategies. It encompasses the biology, physics, and chemistry of bioaerosols, their interaction with indoor environments, and their influence on human health. It examines the role of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, regulatory frameworks, and emerging technologies in understanding and controlling indoor air bioaerosols. It underscores the importance of proactive bioaerosol management in diverse indoor settings.

Provides a detailed explanation of bioaerosol transport and mitigation strategies Promotes a comprehensive interdisciplinary approach integrating science, engineering, and public health Reviews case studies and examples, including real-world applications in healthcare, schools, and residential spaces Discusses up-to-date advancements in air purification technologies and HVAC systems Includes ancillary materials such as end-of-chapter problems, solutions, lecture slides, and downloadable figures

This book is aimed at senior undergraduates, graduate students, researchers, and professionals in air quality, aerosols, and bioaerosols.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1041110111
• ISBN13: 9781041110118
• Release Date: March 2026
• Publisher: CRC Press
• Length: 168 Pages