A review of indoor microbial growth across building materials and sampling and analysis methods

Verdier, Thomas; Coutand, Marie; Bertron, Alexandra; Roques, Christine

doi:10.1016/j.buildenv.2014.05.030

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“…Aspergillus/Penicillium and Cladosporium were the most frequent fungi identified, 507 which corresponds to other studies (Flannigan et al, 2011 Cladosporium, which is an abundant outdoor fungus (Flannigan et al, 2011 properties (Verdier et al, 2014), as well as temperature and moisture levels 558 (Johansson et al, 2013), which modifies the growth of different hydrophilic and 559 xerophilic fungi (Flannigan et al, 2011 Tracking allergenic fungi with monoclonal antibodies 25 in a previous study (Wright et al, 2009 questionnaires to obtain demographic, health and behavioural data, which may 587 reduce bias when compared to self-reported questionnaires, although both methods…”

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“…This with water leaks for example (Gent et al, 2002). Only a subset of these organisms 542 infiltrating the indoor environment are capable of finding suitable growth conditions , 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 Tracking allergenic fungi with monoclonal antibodies 24 which will lead to the re-suspension of spores and hyphae should surfaces become 544 contaminated with fungi (Adams et al, 2013 and physical properties (Verdier et al, 2014), as well as temperature and moisture 548 levels (Johansson et al, 2013), which modifies the growth of different hydrophilic and 549 xerophilic fungi (Flannigan et al, 2011 in a previous study (Wright et al, 2009 …”

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“…En este sentido y después de medir los cambios de pH en el interior y el exterior del mortero, se observó una tendencia a la disminución del pH superficial de las placas para alcanzar un equilibrio con el pH marino, dicho cambio también se puede estar dando debido a la disolución de los productos hidratados causado por la acción de microorganismos que aprovechan el calcio para sus procesos metabólicos [17,32,33].…”

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“…Para este propósito, se utilizan en los concretos y morteros agregados no convencionales de tipos industriales resistentes y estables con diferentes gradaciones buscando materiales más compactos. [17,18].…”

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Biological and physicochemical evaluation of mortar as substrate for manufacturing artificial reef

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Due to several deterioration of coral reefs around the world, has increased the need to rehabilitate marine environments. Artificial reefs have been proposed as a tool for conservation of these ecosystems. As part of an initiative to develop modules forming artificial reefs made of ecological concrete for the conservation of the biodiversity in the Colombian Caribbean; this work constitutes a starting point. During eleven months two trapezoidal plates were submerged near to Isla Palma, Colombian Caribbean; plates were fabricated in concrete with portland cement and the aggregates were replaced by ceramic waste. After biological and physicochemical evaluations of the material exposed to marine environment was concluded that this is a favorable substrate for the coral reefs, and the plates were colonized by more than 30% of its surface by marine organisms, their structure found internally stable, and there were no adverse effects on marine biota near the test site.Keywords: Ecological mortars; artificial reefs; waste resource; use of waste; conservation.Evaluación biológica y fisicoquímica de un mortero como sustrato para la fabricación de arrecifes artificiales Resumen Debido al deterioro de los arrecifes de coral en todo el mundo ha aumentado la necesidad de rehabilitar los entornos marinos. Los arrecifes artificiales se han propuesto como una herramienta para la conservación de estos ecosistemas. Durante once meses se sumergieron dos placas en forma trapezoidal, en Bajo Grande (Isla Palma), Caribe Colombiano. Esto se realizó como parte de una iniciativa para desarrollar módulos formadores de arrecifes artificiales. Se fabricó un mortero ecológico donde se reemplaza el uso de agregados naturales por residuos cerámicos. Las placas expuestas al medio marino fueron colonizadas por organismos en un 30% de su superficie aproximadamente, la estructura interna de las muestras se mantuvo estable y no se apreciaron efectos adversos sobre la biota marina cercana al lugar de prueba. Después de hacer evaluaciones biológicas y fisicoquímicas del material expuesto se concluyó que éste constituye un sustrato favorable para el desarrollo de los arrecifes artificiales.

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“…Cellulose based materials are much sensitive to contamination by fungi compared to inorganic materials such as gypsum, mortar and concrete. Cellulose can be metabolized by the microorganisms [15]. A large variety of construction materials are sensitive to the development of mold.…”

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The Growth of Aspergillus Niger on a Wood Based Material with 4 Types of Wall Finishing

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Abstract. Buildings are a vital component in a human's daily life. It provides shelter from the environment, weather and animals. Mold growth within the building might be caused by the moisture problems which directly act on it such as water leaks or indirect factor such as high humidity levels. This growth causes esthetic problems and deterioration of its wall coatings. Spores from the fungi also cause health problems to humans. The fungus species studied in this research is Aspergillus niger. The material is made of wood and its finishing is thick wallpaper, thin wallpaper, acrylic paint and glycerol based paint. ASTMD5590-00 standard was used to evaluate fungal growth and to determine if non antifungal agent was effective in inhibiting the amount of fungal growth on four types of wall finishing used on wooden walls. This research was conducted without using any antifungal agent. Highest percentage of growth of the fungi was found on acrylic paint, followed by glycerol based paint and thin wallpaper. Thick wall paper shows the least growth of fungi. The maximum growth is visible on day 12 which is more than 60% by all the wall finishing.

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A review of indoor microbial growth across building materials and sampling and analysis methods

Abstract: A review of indoor microbial growth across building materials and sampling and analysis methods. (2014) Building and Environment, 80. 136-149.

Cited by 166 publications

References 107 publications

Identifying risk factors for exposure to culturable allergenic moulds in energy efficient homes by using highly specific monoclonal antibodies

Identifying risk factors for exposure to culturable allergenic moulds in energy efficient homes by using highly specific monoclonal antibodies

Biological and physicochemical evaluation of mortar as substrate for manufacturing artificial reef

The Growth of Aspergillus Niger on a Wood Based Material with 4 Types of Wall Finishing

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