AtmoCell: Advanced Home Air-Quality Monitoring Using Low-Power Embedded Systems

The indoor air quality significantly impacts human health, and monitoring it in real time is essential for ensuring safe living environments. This paper presents AtmoCell, an advanced, low-power air-quality monitoring node designed for home use. The system integrates a CCS811 gas sensor for detecting volatile organic compounds and CO<inf xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">2</inf>, a BME280 sensor for monitoring temperature, humidity, and pressure, and a ferroelectric random access memory based microcontroller for energy-efficient data logging. The device utilizes an ESP32 for wireless connectivity and real-time data transmission. With modularity in mind, and a focus on low-power operation and compact design, AtmoCell offers an affordable, scalable solution for continuous air quality monitoring in residential settings, aligning with current health and environmental standards.