VOCs field measurements in Greece
The atmospheric air consists of a variety of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) which are emitted from natural and anthropogenic sources. Materials such as rubber and ground surfaces emit complex VOCs that, under specific conditions, may pose threat to the environment and human health. Due to the high temperatures during summer time, the number of emitted VOCs increases. Greece is a country where temperatures exceed 86 oF during summer and humidity levels can increase up to 80%.
In the context of this research, held by Eleni Dovrou, VOC measurements were conducted in Greece and specifically at the Technical University of Crete, in the School of Environmental Engineering, in the laboratory of Professor Diamadopoulos, Environmental Engineering and Management Laboratory. Eleni is a PhD student in the School of Environmental Sciences and Engineering in the Keutsch Group. She studies the VOC emissions from surfaces and their health impacts on humanity. In these measurements, VOCs emitted from a variety of surfaces were identified, and are due to analyzed and evaluated further in the future.
We would like to thank Professor Diamadopoulos for the collaboration and the provision of the apparatus for the analysis of the samples, Mrs Elisavet Koukouraki for the guidance of the function of the apparatus and the scientific assistance, Professor Karatzas - Dean of the School of Environmental Engineering- for the assistance during the collaboration with the School of Environmental Engineering as well as Mrs Manolikaki, Mrs Kokka and Mr Regouzas for the positive environment and their assistance in familiarizing with the laboratory.
