VOCsEvidence & Dosage
Furniture, cleaning products, paints — chronic low-level exposure.
Evidence at a glance
- Total studies
- 187
- With abstract
- 48
- Meta / Systematic / RCT
- 0
- Highly cited
- 3
- Publication years
- 2019–2026
VOCs in the context of Methods
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Go to MethodsTop studies on VOCs
Ranked by influential-citation count and publication year.
Environmental and human health impacts of volatile organic compounds: A perspective review.
Chemosphere2023200 influential citationsVolatile organic compounds (VOCs) are synthetic chemicals that are broadly used in the production of numerous day-to-day products for residential and commercial-based applications. VOCs are naturally occurring in the environment; however,…
Spectral characteristics of dissolved organic carbon derived from biomass-pyrogenic smoke (SDOC) in the aqueous environment and its solubilization effect on hydrophobic organic pollutants.
Water research202121 influential citationsDissolved organic carbon derived from biomass-pyrogenic smoke (SDOC) can be transported and deposited with atmospheric aerosols, enter aqueous environments, and possibly alter aqueous chemistry and quality. However, the characteristics of…
Accuracy and Methodologic Challenges of Volatile Organic Compound–Based Exhaled Breath Tests for Cancer Diagnosis: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
JAMA Oncology2019n=3,5545 influential citations<h4>Importance</h4>The detection and quantification of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) within exhaled breath have evolved gradually for the diagnosis of cancer. The overall diagnostic accuracy of proposed tests remains…
Emission Rates of Volatile Organic Compounds from Humans.
Environmental science & technology2022n=123 influential citationsHuman-emitted volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are mainly from breath and the skin. In this study, we continuously measured VOCs in a stainless-steel environmentally controlled climate chamber (22.5 m<sup>3</sup>, air change rate at 3.2…
VOCs Profiling and Quality Assessment of Milk Employing Odorant-Binding Proteins-Based Fluorescence Biosensor
International Journal of Molecular Sciences20261 influential citationsThe quality of cow’s milk is critical for human nutrition; thus, it is important to develop rapid, sensitive, and cost-effective methods to monitor milk quality. Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) from milk are odorant molecules that can be…
Headspace SPME GC–MS Analysis of Urinary Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) for Classification Under Sample-Limited Conditions
Metabolites20261 influential citationsBackground/Objectives: Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are emerging as non-invasive biomarkers of metabolic and disease-related processes, yet their reliable detection from complex biological matrices such as urine remains analytically…
Multi-functional ionic liquid (IL)-based sensor systems for detection and monitoring of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) for public health
Electrochimica Acta20261 influential citationsVolatile organic compounds (VOCs) are a diverse group of low-boiling-point chemicals emitted from various sources, including biological, environmental, and industrial processes. Their detection has gained growing importance in applications…
A baseline study of interpretable machine learning using GC-MS breath VOCs for classifying asthma, bronchiectasis, and COPD
Scientific Reports20251 influential citationsAccurate differentiation among asthma, bronchiectasis, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) remains a critical challenge due to overlapping clinical symptoms and limitations of conventional diagnostic tools. This study…
Respiratory symptoms and pulmonary function in paint industry workers exposed to volatile organic compounds: A systematic review and meta-analysis
PLoS ONE2024Several epidemiological studies have examined the respiratory consequences of occupational exposure to volatile organic compounds (VOCs). However, their effects on paint industry workers in organised and unorganised occupational sectors…
Volatile organic compounds in exhaled human breath for the diagnosis of malignant pleural mesothelioma: a meta-analysis
Frontiers in Oncology2025n=859<h4>Objective</h4>Malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM) is a relatively rare thoracic tumor with a high mortality rate, making early diagnosis and treatment challenging. The present study evaluated the utility of exhaled volatile organic…
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