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ArticleHeliyon2021

Assessing volatile organic compound level in selected workplaces of Kathmandu Valley.

Madhav Kharel, Surendra Chalise, Baburam Chalise, Khaga Raj Sharma, Deepak Gyawali, Hari Paudyal, Bhanu Bhakta Neupane

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Article in Heliyon, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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5 · Who and what money

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7 authors.

Madhav KharelCentral Department of Chemistry, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal.
Surendra ChaliseCentral Department of Chemistry, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal.
Baburam ChaliseCentral Department of Chemistry, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal.
Khaga Raj SharmaCentral Department of Chemistry, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal.
Deepak GyawaliCentral Department of Chemistry, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal.
Hari PaudyalCentral Department of Chemistry, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal.
Bhanu Bhakta NeupaneCentral Department of Chemistry, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are one of the major contributors to poor indoor air quality. Due to advancements in sensor technologies, continuous if not regular monitoring total VOC (TVOC) and or some specific VOC in potential high risk workplaces is possible even in resource limited settings. In this study, we implemented a portable VOC sensor to measure concentration of TVOC and formaldehyde (HCHO) in six types of potential high risk workplaces (n = 56 sites) of Katmandu Valley. For comparison, concentration was also measured in immediate surroundings (n = 56) of all the sites. To get preliminary information on safety practices, a survey study was also conducted. The mean TVOC and HCHO concentration in the sites ranged from 1.5‒8 mg/m

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Air pollutionIndoor air qualityVOC sensorVolatile organic compoundsWorkplace safety

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PMID34765781
PMCPMC8571507

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