Effects of wooden and plastic toys on indoor air quality in kindergartens

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dc.contributor.authorAykan, Recep
dc.contributor.authorDemirarslan, Kazım Onur
dc.contributor.authorIşık Demirarslan, Elif
dc.date.accessioned2024-12-23T10:43:14Z
dc.date.available2024-12-23T10:43:14Z
dc.date.issued2025
dc.departmentAÇÜ, Mühendislik Fakültesi, Çevre Mühendisliği Bölümüen_US
dc.departmentAÇÜ, Sağlık Bilimleri Fakültesi, İş Sağlığı ve Güvenliği Bölümüen_US
dc.description.abstractThis study was conducted in a kindergarten classroom in the Ayancik district of Sinop province, Türkiye, and examined indoor air quality under five scenarios. The measured parameters included formaldehyde, TVOC(total volatile organic compounds), PM10 and PM2.5 (particulates),humidity, temperature, airflow velocity, and illumination level. The study found that using wood and plastic materials, such as toys, tables, andchairs, significantly influenced the indoor air quality in the kindergarten environment. Wood materials reduced formaldehyde, TVOC, and particulate matter (PM) levels. Formaldehyde levels ranged from 0.03 to0.22 ppm, TVOC values from 0.001 to 0.003 mg/m³, PM10 levels from 16to 52 µg/m³, and PM2.5 levels from 15 to 46 µg/m³. In Scenario 5, the lowest levels of formaldehyde and TVOC were recorded. These findings offer important insights for improving air quality in kindergartens and provide a foundation for future research. Careful selection of toys, design elements, and materials in kindergarten classrooms is critical for protecting children’s health and promoting development. Prioritizing high-quality indoor air in these environments is essential for enhancing children's learning, health, and overall well-being. This study was conducted in a kindergarten classroom in the Ayancik district of Sinop province, Türkiye, and examined indoor air quality under five scenarios. The measured parameters included formaldehyde, TVOC (total volatile organic compounds), PM10 and PM2.5 (particulates), humidity, temperature, airflow velocity, and illumination level. The study found that using wood and plastic materials, such as toys, tables, and chairs, significantly influenced the indoor air quality in the kindergarten environment. Wood materials reduced formaldehyde, TVOC, and particulate matter (PM) levels. Formaldehyde levels ranged from 0.03 to 0.22 ppm, TVOC values from 0.001 to 0.003 mg/m³, PM10 levels from 16 to 52 µg/m³, and PM2.5 levels from 15 to 46 µg/m³. In Scenario 5, the lowest levels of formaldehyde and TVOC were recorded. These findings offer important insights for improving air quality in kindergartens and provide a foundation for future research. Careful selection of toys, design elements, and materials in kindergarten classrooms is critical for protecting children’s health and promoting development. Prioritizing high-quality indoor air in these environments is essential for enhancing children's learning, health, and overall well-being.
dc.identifier.doi10.15376/biores.20.1.1088-1109
dc.identifier.endpage1109en_US
dc.identifier.issn1930-2126
dc.identifier.issue1en_US
dc.identifier.scopusqualityQ3
dc.identifier.startpage1088en_US
dc.identifier.urihttp://dx.doi.org/10.15376/biores.20.1.1088-1109
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/11494/5234
dc.identifier.volume20en_US
dc.indekslendigikaynakScopus
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherNorth Carolina State Universityen_US
dc.relation.ispartofBioResources
dc.relation.publicationcategoryMakale - Uluslararası Hakemli Dergi - Kurum Öğretim Elemanıen_US
dc.rightsinfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessen_US
dc.subjectIndoor Air Qualityen_US
dc.subjectKindergarten Healthen_US
dc.subjectWood and Plastic Effecten_US
dc.titleEffects of wooden and plastic toys on indoor air quality in kindergartensen_US
dc.typeArticle

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