Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR) for healthy and green buildings

我们在阿尔伯塔大学的研究团队在建筑工程、室内空气科学、能源系统、生命周期评估和可再生能源开发方面拥有丰富的研究经验。之前，我们已经成功完成了几个项目，从纳米级建筑材料到复杂的建筑系统。为了继续我们的杰出贡献和提高我们的国家研究能力，我们正在申请资金购买傅里叶变换红外光谱（FT-IR）气体监测器，该监测器将集成到我们的综合管道系统中，以开发先进的建筑低能耗组件和系统，并通过使用这些策略量化温室气体（GHG）减少。在这个研究计划中，我们打算发展各种空调过程的基础知识。这些基本知识将应用于加拿大的技术和工业，以最大限度地提高建筑再循环，保护居住者健康，发展绿色建筑，并最终减少我们的环境足迹。因此，我们迫切需要FT-IR来增强我们在绿色建筑开发方面的重要专业知识。利用该设备，我们将能够进行三个nserc资助的研究项目：(1)光催化空气净化开发；(2)低能耗建筑通风系统开发；(3)建筑温室气体减排量化。在FT-IR的帮助下，我们nserc资助的研究将使先进的空气处理装置、空气过滤器和暖通空调系统的开发成为可能，通过创新推动加拿大经济的增长和多样化。从长远来看，采购所要求的设备将有助于加拿大成为健康和绿色建筑的领导者。

Our research team at the University of Alberta has extensive research experience in building engineering, indoor air science, energy systems, life cycle assessment, and renewable source development. Previously we have successfully completed several projects from nanoscale building material to complex building systems. In order to continue our outstanding contributions and enhance our national research capacity, we are requesting funds to purchase an Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR) gas monitor that will be integrated into our comprehensive duct system to develop advanced low energy components and systems in buildings and quantify greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction by using these strategies. In this research program, we intend to develop a fundamental knowledge of various air conditioning processes. This fundamental knowledge will then be applied to Canadian technologies and industries to maximize building recirculation, protect occupant health, develop green buildings, and ultimately reduce our environmental footprint. For this reason, we eagerly need an FT-IR to augment our significant expertise in green building development. Utilizing this equipment, we will be able to conduct three NSERC-sponsored research programs: (1) photocatalysis air purification development; (2) low-energy building ventilation system development; (3) quantification of GHG emission reductions from buildings. With the aid of the requested FT-IR, our NSERC-funded research will make possible development of advanced air handling units, air filters, and HVAC systems, driving the growth and diversification of the Canadian economy through innovation. In the long-term, the procurement of the requested equipment will help Canada establish itself as a leader in healthy and green buildings.