Applications of IoT in Indoor Air Quality Monitoring Systems

Abstract

This book chapter explores the applications of the Internet of Things (IoT) in the Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) monitoring systems. Indoor air pollution is an important area of concern for most developing countries as it is directly related to mortality and morbidity. Around 3 billion people throughout the world use coal and biomass (crop residues, wood, dung, and charcoal) as the primary source of domestic energy. Moreover, humans spend 80–90% of their routine time indoors, so indoor air quality leaves a direct impact on overall health and work efficiency. This book chapter provides insights into the implementation of high-performance IAQ monitoring systems using IoT. Being the most emerging technology in the world, IoT has huge potential to mitigate the challenges associated with designing efficient and reliable real-time monitoring systems. The ultimate goal of this extensive analysis is to provide a detailed study on factors associated with indoor air pollution, public health, the current status of research, associated challenges, and possible research recommendations from the IoT world. After going through this chapter, readers will gain a deep understanding of the development of feature-rich and cost-effective IAQ monitoring systems using IoT.