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Why CO₂ Should Be Part of the Air Quality Conversation When we think about indoor air quality, we usually focus on visible or harmful pollutants—PM2.5, dust, odors, formaldehyde. But one of the most underestimated and biologically impactful components is carbon dioxide (CO₂). CO₂ is not toxic in small amounts. But in closed indoor environments—bedrooms, offices, schools, cars—it can build up quickly and quietly. Unlike...

When we talk about air pollution, what comes to mind might be smog, dust, unpleasant odors, or even the alarming red digits on an air quality monitor. But in the field of sensor technology, air pollution is far from a single concept. It is, in fact, a combination of two fundamentally different types of pollutants:   Particulate Matter and Gaseous Pollutants. These pollutants differ not...

Introduction   Most people associate indoor air pollution with cigarette smoke. But here’s the reality—your air could be polluted even if no one around you is smoking. From the kitchen to the couch, from cleaning routines to your neighbour’s habits, the air we breathe indoors carries more risks than we often realise. On this World No Tobacco Day, let’s take a closer look at...