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The Structural Influence of Airborne Particles on their Toxicity
Summary
Researchers measured polyamide nano/microplastic concentrations near textile workplaces using laser aerosol spectrometry and filter collection methods, finding that 50% of collected microfibres were under 10 µm and 25% of particles were under 68 nm, highlighting significant inhalation exposure risks in occupational settings.
This paper studies human exposure to microplastics in real-life situations. The concentration of the polyamide nano/microplastics in the proximity of textile workplaces was made by the device Laser Aerosol Spectrometer. The descriptive statistical analysis was elaborated for: variables TSC (total concentration µg/m3), PM10 (µg/m3), PM2.5 (µg/m3), PM1 (µg/m3) and TC (total number of particles, 1/l). The histograms of each variable highlight the asymmetry of the distribution, with the predominance of frequencies or variables; representation of level indicators (average, median) and dispersion-box-plot graphs were obtained. Collection of the particle made with TECORA-SKYPORT PM-HV and GilAirPlus pumps, by using Quartz and Nucleopore filters with different diameters highlighted that the highest mass (683µg) was collected by using GilAir Plus pump and Quartz filter 37mm. A strong correlation was obtained between the variable: "Collected mass/ Air concentration": r = 0997775 ÷ 0,999477 and "Collected mass/ Air volume", r = -0,97473 ÷ 0.80064. The prediction of the value of the collected mass as a function of the diameter of the filters, particle concentration, airflow, and total air volume was made by obtaining the regression equations. Optic microscope analyses highlighted the dimension of microfibres (50% are <10µm) and SEM the dimension: 25% < 68.47 nm and the spherical shape of particles. FT-IR, µRaman and TG-DSC analyses showed the presence of PA particles in the collected particles.
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