Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) are a diverse group of chemicals that can easily vaporize at room temperature, contributing significantly to air pollution in urban environments. These compounds, which include both humanmade and naturally occurring substances, are central to the understanding of air quality and public health. VOCs play a major role in the formation of groundlevel ozone and particulate matter, both of which have significant environmental and health implications. The presence of VOCs in urban air is influenced by a variety of sources, including traffic emissions, industrial processes, the use of household products, and natural sources such as plants and trees. However, the rapid urbanization that characterizes modern cities has led to a marked increase in the concentration of these compounds, necessitating effective monitoring systems to assess and mitigate their impact. Urban air quality management is often constrained by the limitations of traditional air monitoring techniques. Conventional methods, which include collecting air samples in canisters for later analysis in laboratories, are labor-intensive and time-consuming. These methods also lack the capability to provide real-time data, which is essential for understanding the dynamic nature of air pollution in urban environments.
HTML PDFShare this article
Journal of Environmental Analytical Chemistry received 1781 citations as per Google Scholar report
