The following articles are helpful in understanding the local exhaust ventilation concept and solutions in research laboratories.
“Ventilation Dilution: A Safe Way to Avoid A Fire or Explosion or a Placebo?”

“My Laboratory Smells!”: Addressing Odors in the Laboratory
“Why Can’t We Put It In the Hood?”
Limiting Hood Openings: A Bad Idea
Ventilated Enclosures: Why Do They Often Fail to Work Properly
Should You Vent a Flammable Storage Cabinet?
Controlling Nanoparticle Exposures
Keeping indoor humidity levels at a “sweet spot” may reduce spread of Covid-19
