The use of plants to improve indoor air quality in small office space

• Main Authors: Ghazali, Aini Jasmin, Mohamed, Noorizan, Maulan, Suhardi, Abd. Ghani, Murad, K., Ina
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Universiti Putra Malaysia Press 2012
• Online Access: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/40686/1/The%20Use%20of%20Plants%20to%20Improve%20Indoor%20Air%20Quality%20in%20.pdf; http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/40686/; http://pertanika.upm.edu.my/Pertanika%20PAPERS/JSSH%20Vol.%2020%20(2)%20Jun.%202012/15%20Pg%20493-503.pdf

Exposure to volatile organic compounds (VOC) can cause a series of effects towards human health. VOC is also associated with Sick Building Syndrome and other building related illnesses. Common materials found in every home and place of business may cause elevated exposure to toxic chemicals. The aim...