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When humans are exposed to ozone indoors, they produce highly reactive hydroxyl (OH) radicals that oxidize pollutant gases. The human body is a chemical reactor consuming or producing oxidants and oxidized species, similar to how Earth interacts with the atmosphere.
Coverage from 2 institutions
- The human body produces hydroxyl radicals when exposed to ozone in indoor environments American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) · Sep 1, 2022 · first to report
- Rethinking indoor air chemistry Max Planck Institute for Chemistry · Sep 1, 2022