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With the increasing time people spend indoors, the indoor environment quality draws more and more attention. The concentration of indoor pollutants is usually much higher than outdoors, in which volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and mold/mildew are both major pollutants and cause many health problems to residents. Efforts devoted from academy and industry to protecting people from indoor environment problems are apparently not sufficient. Photocatalysts, such as TiO2, WO and ZnO, can absorb light photons and react with O2 and H2O to generate highly oxidative radicals, which can oxidize VOCs and disinfect microorganisms. Recently, this photocatalytic oxidation (PCO) technology has been intensively studied to reduce VOCs and disinfect bacteria in the indoor environment. Few papers address the indoor mold/mildew problem, and this research therefore endeavors to do so. The objectives are to evaluate the effectiveness of PCO technology to resist mold/mildew growth and prevent VOC emission from building materials under either UV or visible light irradiation. The models, including linear regression, logistic regression, and numerical model, are also built for interpreting experimental results and for predicting performance in application. The mold/mildew resistance of different PCO gels was examined using accelerated mold/mildew growth agar plate tests. These gels included TiO2 only and TiO2 in combination with H2O2 and with Ag. Without the application of PCO gels, no mold/mildew inhibition was observed from UV (365 nm) or visible light. Under UV light irradiation, the TiO2 gel achieved complete mold/mildew inhibition. Without light, a 12-day delay of mold growth was obtained using the Ag-TiO2/H2O2 gel. Under visible light irradiation, the Ag-TiO2/H2O2 gel was also the most effective PCO gel with a 8-day delay of mold growth, which, however, was shorter than the same gel in the condition of no light with a 10-day delay due to the light-induced deterioration of the Ag-TiO2. The reduction of VOC emission from PCO gel (TiO2 gel and Ag-TiO2/H2O2 gel) coated building materials under UV or visible light irradiation was also confirmed by small chamber tests (the Ag-TiO2/H2O2 gel with above 50% reduction of total VOC emission). A linear model was obtained for the Ag-TiO2/H2O2 gel in the condition of no light, with respect to the correlation between the delay of mold growth and the gel ingredients. A logistic model was created for predicting the probability of mold growth on different TiO2 gels with different UV light exposure time at different intensities. A numerical model was developed with better accuracy than the previous one for VOC emission from PCO gel coated building materials. This study showed that the PCO gel might be a promising multifunctional material in resisting mold/mildew growth and preventing VOC emission in the indoor environment (The TiO2 gel for complete mold/mildew inhibition and the Ag-TiO2/H2O2 gel for delay of mold growth in emergency situations and reduction of VOC emission from building materials). More stable Ag-TiO2 or other visible-light-driven photocatalysts are needed in future research because of the deterioration of the current one.

The central aim of this thesis is to support the efforts to counteract certain environmental problems caused by emissions of volatile organic compounds. The purpose of this work was (1) to develop a method to establish the amount of emitted substances from dryers, (2) to determine the effect of drying medium temperature and end moisture content of the processed material on emissions of monoterpenes and other hydrocarbons, (3) to examine the emissions of monoterpenes during production of pellets, and (4) to examine the natural emissions from forests with an eye to implications for modelling. The measurement method (1) resolves the difficulties caused by diffuse emissions, and also solves the problems associated with high moisture content of the drying medium. The basic idea is to use water vapour to determine the exhaust flow, while a dry ice trap is used both to preconcentrate emitted volatile organic compounds and to determine the moisture content of the drying medium. The method as used in this paper has an uncertainty of 13% using a 95% confidence interval. Emissions from a spouted bed (2) in continuous operation drying Norway spruce sawdust at temperatures of 140°C, 170°C or 200°C was analysed with FID and GC-MS. When the sawdust end moisture content was reduced below 10%wb, emissions of terpenes and volatile organic compounds per oven dry weight increased rapidly. Increased temperature of the drying medium increased the amounts of emitted monoterpenes when sawdust moisture content was below the fibre saturation point. Examination of sawdust and wood pellets from different pellets producers (3) revealed that most of the terpene emissions happened during the drying step, with rotary dryers causing higher emissions than steam dryers. Almost all of the volatile terpenes remaining in wood after drying were released during pelleting. When sawdust with higher moisture content was used in the pellets press, the terpene emissions were increased. Terpenes emitted naturally from vegetation can have an adverse environmental impact. Factors affecting terpene emissions from tree species in Sweden were reviewed (4). Models for prediction of terpene fluxes should include not only temperature but also light intensity, seasonal variation, and a base level of herbivory and insect predation. Prediction of high concentrations of ambient terpenes demand sufficient resolution to capture emission peaks e.g. those caused by bud break.

The recently identified causative agent of White-Nose Syndrome (WNS), Geomyces destructans, has been responsible for the mortality of an estimated 5.7 million North American bats since its emergence in 2006. A primary focus of the National Response Plan, established by US Fish and Wildlife in 2011, was the identification of biological and chemical control options. In an effort to identify potential biological and chemical control options for WNS, six previously described bacterially produced volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and multiply induced Rhodococcus rhodochrous DAP96253 were screened for anti-Geomyces destructans activity. Geomyces destructans conidia and mycelial plugs were exposed to the VOCs and induced Rhodococcus in a closed air space at 15°C and 4°C and evaluated for inhibition of conidia germination and mycelial extension. Additionally, in situ application methods for induced Rhodococcus, such as fixed cell catalyst and fermentation cell paste in non-growth conditions, were screened with positive results. Rhodococcus was assayed for ex vivo activity via exposure to bat tissue ex-plants inoculated with G. destructans conidia. All VOCs inhibited radial growth of mycelial plugs and growth from conidia at both temperatures, with the greatest effect at low temperature (4°C). Induced Rhodococcus completely inhibited growth from conidia at 15°C and had a strong fungistatic effect at 4°C. Induced Rhodococcus inhibited Geomyces destructans growth from conidia when cultured in a shared air space with bat tissue explants inoculated with Geomyces destructans conidia. During the evaluation diffusible brown pigment was observed in G. destructans cultures exposed to induced Rhodococcus or select VOCs. The pigment was induced by light and oxidative challenge and hypothesized to be melanin. Traditional microbiological methods, as well as copper sulfide-silver staining and ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy, were utilized to confirm this hypothesis. This was a noteworthy result as melanin is a known virulence factor in other pathogenic fungi and may play a significant role in WNS. The identification of bacterially produced VOCs and inducible biological agents with anti-Geomyces destructans activity expands the pool of potential biological and chemical control options for WNS and provides wildlife management personnel with tools to combat this devastating disease.

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Arbetet har jämfört de emissioner som olika tjocklek på lacklagren samt olika torkningstemperaturer ger upphov till. Det konstaterades att tjocka lager ger upphov till oproportionerligt höga emissioner både på kort och framförallt på lång sikt. En högre torkningstemperatur orsakar lägre emissioner på kort sikt men lika höga eller högre på lång sikt. Inverkan från underlaget som lacken applicerades på undersöktes också och där konstaterades att ett porösare medium, i detta fall en MDF-skiva, orsaker lägre emissioner. Sannolikt pga att ämnena sugs upp av materialet. Den tredje delen bestod i att jämföra olika testkammares förmåga att registrera de sökta ämnena. Två stycken kammare med volymen 1m3 och en liten kammare med volymen 3ml användes. Det visade sig att de båda stora kamrarna visade liknande resultat om tiden efter att lacken applicerats på proverna var densamma. Den mindre visade klart lägre koncentrationer i försöksluften men omräknat till ytspecifik utsöndring var värdena jämförbara. Ämnen med hög kokpunkt var överrepresenterade i den lilla kammaren och ämnen med låg kokpunkt underrepresenterade, vilket gör att kammaren lämpar sig bäst för jämförande studier.

ABSTRACT According to the data of the Taiwan Air Quality Monitoring Network (TAQMN), the suspenden particulates decreases gradually with year at the Kao-Ping Air Quality Area, but the ozone increases with year and deteriorates. Therefore, the problem of the ozone is wating for solving at Kao-Ping Air Quality Area. Because the ground-level ozone has a relationship with NOx and VOC, they are thought to be the major precursors of the ozone. The concentration of the ozone is not linearly related with concentrations NOx and VOC. The precursors of the ozone affect the ground-level ozone, so the photochemical indicators are further developed in recent years. The photochemical indicators H2O2,HNO3 and NOy in this study in Kaohsiung area are analysed by criteria values (Sillman,1995 and 1997) and on-site sampling. The sampling sites are at Nan-Zih, Siao-Gang, Lin-Yuan and Chiao-Tou. The results can determine the major precursors forming ozone. In addition Smog Production Model (SPM) is also used to analyze the results. According to the analyses of the photochemical indicators, Nan-Zih, Siao-Gang, Lin-Yuan and Chiao-Tou are VOC-limited in the spring, summer, fall and winter.According to the analysis result of SPM, the four sites are also VOC-limited in four seasons.

In this field-scale study, air sparging (AS) system was applied at a petroleum-hydrocarbon spill site to remediate contaminated soil and groundwater in situ. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of the AS system on volatile organic compounds (VOC) removal via the volatilization mechanism. Moreover, the AS system would also enhance the in situ bioremediation process due to the increased oxygen concentration in the subsurface. Results from the preliminary site characterization show that high concentrations of benzene and toluene were present in the subsurface in the western part of the site. Up to 15.62 and 30,957 mg/Kg of benzene and toluene were detected in soil samples, respectively. Moreover, up to 0.068 and 4.8 mg/L of benzene and toluene were observed in groundwater samples, respectively. The following remediation activities were conducted during the one-year investigation and remediation period: 1. Construction of four recovery wells were for light non-aqueous phase liquid (LNAPL) and contaminated groundwater extraction to prevent the expansion of VOC plume. The extracted groundwater was delivered to the wastewater treatment plant for treatment before discharge. 2. Installation of ten air sparging wells to enhance the removal of VOC through volatilization and biodegradation processes. 3. Conduction of (1) soil gas survey, (2) soil and groundwater sampling and analyses, and microbial enumeration periodically to evaluate the effectiveness of AS on VOC removal. Results from the field-scale study indicate that the AS system is able to effectively contain the plume. This can be confirmed by the following findings: (1) decrease in VOC concentrations in both soil and groundwater, (2) increase in carbon dioxide and increase in oxygen concentrations in the soil gas samples, and (3) increase in bacterial population in soil samples. Results from this study indicate that AS system can effectively contain the plume and manage this petroleum hydrocarbon spill site.

<p>Arbetet har jämfört de emissioner som olika tjocklek på lacklagren samt olika torkningstemperaturer ger upphov till. Det konstaterades att tjocka lager ger upphov till oproportionerligt höga emissioner både på kort och framförallt på lång sikt. En högre torkningstemperatur orsakar lägre emissioner på kort sikt men lika höga eller högre på lång sikt. Inverkan från underlaget som lacken applicerades på undersöktes också och där konstaterades att ett porösare medium, i detta fall en MDF-skiva, orsaker lägre emissioner. Sannolikt pga att ämnena sugs upp av materialet. Den tredje delen bestod i att jämföra olika testkammares förmåga att registrera de sökta ämnena. Två stycken kammare med volymen 1m3 och en liten kammare med volymen 3ml användes. Det visade sig att de båda stora kamrarna visade liknande resultat om tiden efter att lacken applicerats på proverna var densamma. Den mindre visade klart lägre koncentrationer i försöksluften men omräknat till ytspecifik utsöndring var värdena jämförbara. Ämnen med hög kokpunkt var överrepresenterade i den lilla kammaren och ämnen med låg kokpunkt underrepresenterade, vilket gör att kammaren lämpar sig bäst för jämförande studier.</p>

Vehicle operating costs are an invaluable tool to transportation engineers, who utilize them in applications such as cost-benefit analyses and utilization pricing. Many of the existing models in use, however, are significantly out-of-date with current technology. Research was undertaken in partnership with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to develop a new model of the operating costs associated with Texas vehicle fleets. A vehicle operating cost (Vcost) model was produced which estimates variable and fixed costs associated with both light-duty and heavy-duty vehicles. The model calculates both aggregate fleet costs and costs for individual representative vehicles. An analysis of Texas Vehicles, Titles, and Registration (VTR) records; Weigh-in-Motion data; vehicle counts; and national car sales data was used to generate the breakdown of the Texas fleet of vehicles and to determine representative vehicles. Operational costs for these vehicles fell into two main categories: fixed costs (depreciation, financing, insurance, and other) and variable costs (fuel and maintenance/repair). Relations were determined for each cost category for each representative vehicle over its entire operational age. In the case of heavy-duty vehicles, much of the operational costs information is proprietary and had to be gathered in survey work conducted with other members of a research team. A computer program was written that incorporates the cost relations for the representative vehicles as well as the Texas fleet characteristics in such a way that the user can examine the costs of both an individual vehicle and the aggregate costs associated with a fleet of vehicles. The user can also input a default fleet composition. The model allows users to alter key parameters (such as fuel price, financing rates, insurance costs, or vehicle fuel economies) for future adaptability to a changing economic and technological landscape. The model was developed in parallel with another researcher working on an advanced fuel consumption model, which would later be integrated into to the Vcost model. / text