Air Quality Monitoring
Made Easy

Deploy wireless sensor networks for indoor and outdoor monitoring

Open Source
MIT Licensed
Real-Time
Live Data
DIY
Build Your Own

Why Air Quality Matters

Air pollution is a critical health issue affecting billions worldwide

6.7M
Premature Deaths

Annual deaths from ambient and household air pollution exposure

90%
Indoor Exposure

Of total air pollution exposure happens indoors

99%
Above WHO Limits

Of the world's population lives where air quality exceeds guidelines

The problem: Most exposure happens indoors, yet we lack the tools to measure it effectively. Our solution: A comprehensive IoT platform to monitor air quality where it matters most.

Platform Features

Everything you need for professional air quality monitoring

Real-Time Monitoring

View live sensor data with minimal latency using MQTT protocol and time-series database

Secure & Private

JWT authentication, encrypted connections, and role-based access control for your data

Easy Setup

Browser-based firmware installation and WiFi configuration - no software required

Historical Analytics

TimescaleDB-powered time-series analysis with automatic compression and retention

Interactive Maps

View all sensors on an interactive map with clustering and real-time data popups

Affordable DIY Sensors

Build your own air quality sensor for €30-45 using ESP8266, PM sensors, and 3D-printed enclosures

How It Works

From hardware to data visualization in four simple steps

1

Build or Buy Your Device

Assemble a DIY sensor using our 3D-printable enclosure, ESP8266 microcontroller, and affordable sensors (PM, temperature, humidity). Total cost: ~€30-45.

View hardware guide →
2

Install Firmware

Download pre-built firmware and flash it to your device using your web browser. No software installation required - works directly via WebUSB.

Firmware installation →
3

Register Device

Connect to the device's WiFi, configure your network credentials, and register using a one-time key from your dashboard. Fully automated process.

Registration guide →
4

Monitor & Analyze

View real-time data on interactive charts and maps. Download historical data, compare sensors, and get insights into your air quality patterns.

Open dashboard →

Use Cases

From homes to research facilities - monitor air quality anywhere

🏠

Homeowners

Monitor indoor air quality and understand how activities affect your home environment

🏫

Schools

Ensure healthy classroom environments and teach students about environmental science

🌳

Community Groups

Create neighborhood air quality networks and advocate for environmental improvements

🔬

Researchers

Collect environmental data for scientific studies with production-ready infrastructure

🏢

Businesses

Assess and improve workspace environmental quality for employee health and productivity

🚜

Agriculture

Track greenhouse conditions and optimize growing environments for better yields

About the Project

ParticularMatter is a comprehensive open-source IoT platform designed to make air quality monitoring accessible, affordable, and scientifically rigorous. While 90% of air pollution exposure occurs indoors, we lack adequate tools to measure and understand this hidden threat.

Our platform combines DIY sensor hardware with production-ready cloud infrastructure, providing researchers, educators, and communities with enterprise-grade monitoring capabilities at a fraction of traditional costs.

Built entirely on open-source technologies and licensed under MIT, ParticularMatter embodies the principle that environmental data should be accessible to everyone. Whether you're monitoring indoor air quality at home, teaching environmental science, or collecting data for research, this platform adapts to your needs.

Ready to Start Monitoring?

Join researchers, educators, and environmental enthusiasts using ParticularMatter to understand and improve air quality

Open Source • MIT Licensed • Self-Hosted

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