Abstract
Aerosol particles are one of the major pollutants in outdoor and indoor air. They may negatively influence health, but also have negative effects on ecosystems and cultural heritage.
Particulate matter (PM) can be harmful for works of art by causing soiling and chemical damage, depending on particle size and chemical composition (Hatchfield, 2005). The study includes indoor/outdoor monitoring of the air quality in four archives in the Czech Republic, which representing different outdoor environments: Zlatá Koruna (rural), Třeboň (small city with seasonal tourism), Teplice (industrial area), and Prague (large city with traffic).
The aim of this study is to investigate concentrations and sources of airborne PM and gaseous pollutants in the indoor environment of the archives, and to establish the relationship between the indoor and outdoor environment. In 2012 the measurements were performed at Třeboň and Zlatá Koruna during 4 intensive campaigns in different seasons of the year.