Physiology or Psychology: What Drives Human Emissions of Carbon Dioxide and Ammonia?

ABSTRACT: Humans are the primary sources of CO₂ and NH₃ indoors. Their emission rates may be influenced by human physiological and psychological status. This study investigated the impact of physiological and psychological engagements on the human emissions of CO₂ and NH₃. In a climate chamber, we measured CO₂ and NH₃ emissions from participants performing physical activities (walking and running at metabolic rates of 2.5 and 5 met, respectively) and psychological stimuli (meditation and cognitive tasks). Participants' physiological responses were recorded, including the skin temperature, electrodermal activity (EDA), and heart rate, and then analyzed for their relationship with CO₂ and NH₃ emissions. The results

SUBMITTER: Yang S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10832055 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature