An international group of researchers led by the Institute of Chemistry named after. Max Planck discovered that
Scientists believe that the oxidizing fieldformed when ozone in the air reacts with oils and fats on our skin. Especially with the unsaturated triterpene squalene, which makes up about 10 percent of the fat in human skin and maintains its elasticity.
Reactivity (left) and concentration (right) of OH molecules in a typical room where people sit at a table. Image: UC Irvine
As a result of this interaction in the aira large amount of gaseous substances containing double bonds are released, which, when reacted with ozone, decompose to form OH radicals. In a special experiment in which volunteers were in a room with a slightly elevated but not dangerous level of ozone, scientists confirmed this hypothesis by tracking the change in air radicals before, during and after people arrived.
Researchers note that the presence ofThe oxidative field in humans requires rethinking all the chemical processes that occur indoors. Although its action is necessary for air purification, OH radicals are extremely active and can interact with all substances around us. The production of various goods, such as furniture or appliances, does not take this field into account, which means that the potential harm is assessed incorrectly.
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