Wood for Good – Kontextbezogene gemisch- und konzentrationsabhängige Auswirkungen flüchtiger organischer Verbindungen verschiedener Holzarten auf neurophysiologische Prozesse und die chemosensorische Informationsverarbeitung des Menschen

Specific concentrations of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are perceived differently by the human sense of smell, causing either pleasant or unpleasant sensations and potentially leading to sensory irritations. The objective of this project was to evaluate the effects of VOC profiles and concentrations of various woods on overall sensory perception and characteristic patterns in the electroencephalogram (EEG). This purely chemical representation of wood was accompanied by congruent and incongruent visual cues. The study investigated the effects of typical wood VOCs on neurophysiological processes and other chemosensory effects. The first work package examined the multisensory integration of olfactory stimuli in the context of wood, while the second work package included detailed studies on the effects of VOCs from wood at different concentrations to capture both positive and negative impacts on health and well-being. As part of another work package, the extent to which the odour evaluation of wood products is influenced by different visual contexts and prior information was investigated...