Impact of mold growth on di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate emission from moist wallpaper

Chen, Nai-Tzu; Shih, Ching-Hui; Jung, Chien‐Cheng; Hsu, Nai Yun; Lee, Ching-Chang; Su, Huey Jen

doi:10.1016/j.heliyon.2022.e10404

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“…This suggests that future research should consider the use of different growth substrates and investigate the impact of varying relative humidity on airborne mold spores to further explore the influence of relative humidity on mold growth. For the lag time (λ), a humid environment might increase the likelihood of mold growth [29,47,56]. At 15 • C and 25 • C, the λ decreased as relative humidity increased, while the λ paradoxically increased at 20 • C and 30 • C. Therefore, it is speculated that the λ might not serve as a basis for judging the risk of mold growth, but this needs further analysis.…”

Section: Effect Of Temperature and Relative Humidity On Mold Growthmentioning

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“…Nevertheless, most models only reveal the conditions for mold growth and germination, and there has been little study of the process of mold growth. It is difficult for the indoor environment to ensure that all building materials are suitable for inhibiting mold growth; however, some building materials such as wood [27,28] and wallpaper [29,30] are known to be prone to mold growth under suitable conditions. Therefore, appropriate environmental control measures based on mold growth characteristics are needed.…”

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A Predictive Model for the Growth Diameter of Mold under Different Temperatures and Relative Humidities in Indoor Environments

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A substantial body of evidence suggests that indoor mold exposure is a cause of allergic and respiratory diseases in humans. While models exist for assessing the risk of mold growth on building materials, few study the characteristics of mold growth after germination. This study conducted mold growth experiments in a constant temperature chamber, using four temperature settings of 15, 20, 25 and 30 °C, and three relative humidities of 56 to 61%, 75 to 76% and 83 to 86%. A mold growth prediction model was established using temperature and relative humidity. The accuracy of the model was verified by comparing the sampling and the predicted values in a laboratory environment. The results indicated that reducing the environmental temperature and relative humidity could significantly inhibit the growth of mold, although the inhibitory effects varied. Temperature might play a more critical role. At higher temperatures (25 °C and 30 °C), the growth rate and lag time of mold tended to be consistent and there were differences in the maximum diameter. In the predictive model, the polynomial secondary model for the maximum growth rate and lag time and the Arrhenius–Davey secondary model for the maximum diameter (A) had good predictive effects (Adj.R2 > 0.850). It is speculated that temperature is the key factor affecting the maximum growth diameter of mold. The mold growth prediction model could better predict the growth of mold in actual environments without wind Adj.R2 > 0.800), but the accuracy of the model decreased under windy conditions (wind velocity < 1 m/s). The mold growth predictive model we established could be used to predict the growth characteristics of mold in windless environments. It also provides control suggestions for the regulation of temperature and relative humidity in indoor environments, supporting indoor thermal environment management and pollutant control, and ensuring indoor human health.

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A Predictive Model for the Growth Diameter of Mold under Different Temperatures and Relative Humidities in Indoor Environments

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A study of the inhibitory effect and mechanism of airflow regarding mould on building surfaces

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Efficient remediation of di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate and plant-growth promotion with the application of a phosphate-solubilizing compound microbial agent

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Impact of mold growth on di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate emission from moist wallpaper

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A Predictive Model for the Growth Diameter of Mold under Different Temperatures and Relative Humidities in Indoor Environments

A Predictive Model for the Growth Diameter of Mold under Different Temperatures and Relative Humidities in Indoor Environments

A study of the inhibitory effect and mechanism of airflow regarding mould on building surfaces

Efficient remediation of di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate and plant-growth promotion with the application of a phosphate-solubilizing compound microbial agent

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