Indoor Air Quality Measurements During Bakhoor Burning Under Different Combustion Methods in a UAE Residence
Description
This dataset contains indoor air quality measurements collected during controlled Bakhoor-burning experiments conducted in a residential setting in the United Arab Emirates. Two Bakhoor categories, organic and inorganic, were evaluated using three combustion methods: traditional charcoal, coconut-based charcoal (CocoNara), and cinnamon sticks. A consistent quantity of 5 g of Bakhoor was used for each experiment. Indoor air pollutants were monitored before, during, and after Bakhoor burning at repeated time intervals. The measured parameters include particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), formaldehyde (HCHO), carbon monoxide (CO), and carbon dioxide (CO2). Experiments were conducted in bedroom and living-room settings under controlled indoor conditions, with ventilation minimized during testing. Measurements were collected across weekday mornings, weekday evenings, and weekend evenings to reflect common Bakhoor-use patterns. The dataset is intended to support analysis of temporal changes in indoor air quality associated with Bakhoor combustion and comparison of pollutant concentrations across Bakhoor types, combustion methods, room settings, and measurement times. These data support the associated manuscript examining the indoor air quality impacts of traditional and alternative Bakhoor-burning practices in the UAE.