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Correlative SEM–Raman Microscopy of Inhalable Particles Sampled during Indoor Football on Artificial Turf with Crumb Rubber and Olive-Stone Infills
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Researchers used microscopy techniques to study tiny breathable particles collected during indoor football games played on artificial turf filled with crumb rubber and olive-stone material. The study examined whether these turf materials release plastic particles into the air that players might breathe in during indoor use.
Artificial turf systems are potential emission sources for micro- and nanoplastic Particles (MNP), as mechanical abrasion and material degradation may release polymer-derived particles. When installed in indoor halls, emitted particles become highly relevant as athletes become exposed to accum...
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