Effects of Wooden and Plastic Toys on Indoor Air Quality in Kindergartens

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dc.authoridAYKAN, RECEP/0000-0002-6193-9236
dc.contributor.authorAykan, Recep
dc.contributor.authorDemirarslan, Kazim Onur
dc.contributor.authorDemirarslan, Elif Isik
dc.date.accessioned2025-03-23T19:30:09Z
dc.date.available2025-03-23T19:30:09Z
dc.date.issued2025
dc.departmentSinop Üniversitesi
dc.description.abstractThis study was conducted in a kindergarten classroom in the Ayancik district of Sinop province, T & uuml;rkiye, 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 mu g/m3, and PM2.5 levels from 15 to 46 mu g/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.issn1930-2126
dc.identifier.issue1
dc.identifier.scopus2-s2.0-85211997891
dc.identifier.scopusqualityQ3
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.15376/biores.20.1.1088-1109
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/11486/5029
dc.identifier.volume20
dc.identifier.wosWOS:001390786100020
dc.identifier.wosqualityQ2
dc.indekslendigikaynakWeb of Science
dc.indekslendigikaynakScopus
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherNorth Carolina State Univ Dept Wood & Paper Sci
dc.relation.ispartofBioresources
dc.relation.publicationcategoryMakale - Uluslararası Hakemli Dergi - Kurum Öğretim Elemanı
dc.rightsinfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess
dc.snmzKA_WOS_20250323
dc.subjectIndoor air quality
dc.subjectWood and plastic effect
dc.subjectKindergarten health
dc.titleEffects of Wooden and Plastic Toys on Indoor Air Quality in Kindergartens
dc.typeArticle

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