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ClearWidespread Occurrence of Non-Extractable Fluorine in Artificial Turfs from Stockholm, Sweden
Researchers found widespread non-extractable fluorine — indicative of PFAS compounds — in artificial turf fields across Stockholm, with total fluorine detected in all 51 samples tested, raising concerns about PFAS contamination in synthetic turf materials and potential exposure for athletes and nearby ecosystems.
Widespread Occurrence of Non-Extractable Fluorine in Artificial Turfs from Stockholm, Sweden
This is a duplicate entry for the study on PFAS contamination in artificial turf from Stockholm. The research documents widespread fluorinated compounds in synthetic turf materials alongside microplastic rubber particles. See ID 46939 for context.
The dark side of artificial greening: Plastic turfs as widespread pollutants of aquatic environments.
This study found that artificial turf fibers made of polyethylene and polypropylene are widely present in river and ocean waters, having been transported there by stormwater runoff from sports fields, gardens, and rooftops. The findings reveal artificial turf as an underappreciated and widespread source of microplastic fiber pollution in aquatic environments.
Simultaneous sampling for microplastics and environmental contaminants from artificial turf: development of a new integrated microplastics eluate lysimeter
Researchers developed a simultaneous sampling protocol for collecting microplastics alongside persistent organic pollutants and heavy metals from artificial leachates, providing a more holistic approach to monitoring potentially harmful contaminant emissions from soils and materials.
Health impacts of artificial turf: Toxicity studies, challenges, and future directions
Researchers reviewed toxicology studies on artificial turf, documenting that chemicals leaching from crumb rubber fill—including PAHs, phthalates, and PFAS—are known carcinogens and endocrine disruptors, while calling for more rigorous human epidemiology and ecotoxicology studies to properly assess health risks from field use and runoff.
Concept development of granular traps : A study to reduce the spread of microplastics from artificial turf
This Swedish engineering thesis developed a concept for granular traps to prevent microplastics from artificial turf sports fields from spreading to surrounding environments via stormwater runoff. Tire crumb rubber and artificial turf infill are major sources of microplastic pollution in urban waterways.
Mechanisms of Generation and Ecological Impacts of Nano- and Microplastics from Artificial Turf Systems in Sports Facilities
This review examines how artificial turf in sports facilities generates nano- and microplastics through mechanical wear, UV radiation, and weathering of synthetic grass fibers and infill materials. These plastic particles have been detected in drainage systems and surrounding soils near sports facilities, with laboratory studies showing harmful effects on soil organisms and aquatic life. The findings highlight artificial turf as an overlooked but significant source of microplastic pollution in urban environments.
Environmental impacts of artificial turf: a scoping review
This scoping review examines the environmental impacts of artificial turf, documenting concerns around microplastic pollution from synthetic grass fibers and infill materials, chemical leaching, and end-of-life waste disposal.
Quantifying the Sustainability of Football (Soccer) Pitches: A Comparison of Artificial and Natural Turf Pitches with a Focus on Microplastics and Their Environmental Impacts
A comparative life cycle assessment of artificial turf and natural grass football pitches found that artificial turf generates substantial microplastic emissions, particularly from rubber crumb infill, with total environmental impacts differing by metric.
Artificial sport surfaces and adverse effects for human health. A literature review
This literature review evaluates health risks from artificial sport surfaces using recycled tire rubber infill, finding that the EU classifies rubber granules as microplastics and that their hazardous chemical content raises bio-accessibility concerns especially for children using playgrounds.
Dynamic material flow analysis of microplastics lost from artificial turfs: A case study from Norway
Researchers used dynamic material flow analysis to quantify microplastic losses from artificial turf football fields in Norway over their entire service life. The model estimated that significant quantities of rubber infill microplastics are lost annually to surrounding environments via runoff and wind, informing the EU REACH restriction on intentionally added microplastics.
Tyre granulate on the loose; How much escapes the turf? A systematic literature review
Without mitigation measures, an average artificial football turf loses approximately 950 kg/year of tire rubber infill to the environment, with snow removal adding up to 830 kg/year more. The most effective reduction strategies target snow clearing, mechanical brushing, and granulate carried off by players.
Fate of recycled tyre granulate used on artificial turf
Researchers reviewed the environmental fate of recycled tyre rubber granulate used as infill on artificial turf fields, finding that while the material provides significant CO2 savings compared to alternatives, dispersal of approximately 3,000-5,000 kg per field per year to surrounding environments raises microplastic pollution concerns.
Exploring the Human Health Impact of Artificial Turf Worldwide: A Systematic Review.
This systematic review found that artificial turf infill and fibers contain concentrations of PAHs, cadmium, mercury, and zinc that exceed European safety limits. While bioaccessibility varied by chemical, cancer risks were identified for children with pica behavior exposed to PAHs and for heavy metal exposure via dermal, inhalation, and ingestion pathways.
Global evaluation of the chemical hazard of recycled tire crumb rubber employed on worldwide synthetic turf football pitches
Forty-two organic chemicals including PAHs, phthalates, and vulcanization agents were analyzed in 91 crumb rubber infill samples from synthetic turf football pitches globally, finding widespread contamination with hazardous compounds and identifying key chemical hazards for risk assessment.
Hazardous compounds in recreational and urban recycled surfaces made from crumb rubber. Compliance with current regulation and future perspectives
Researchers characterized 42 hazardous chemicals including PAHs, phthalates, and antioxidants in 40 crumb rubber surfaces used in sports fields and playgrounds, finding that most samples meet recent EU limits for rubber granulates but exceed standards for consumer products, and that multiple endocrine-disrupting compounds were widely detected at parts-per-million concentrations.
A threat beneath the surface: Microplastic contamination in the groundwater of one of Europe's largest wetland complexes
Researchers confirmed microplastic contamination in groundwater samples from one of the world's most populous regions, documenting particle abundance, polymer types, and potential infiltration pathways from surface contamination through soil to subsurface aquifers.
Identifying sources of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in an arid environment with de facto reuse
Not relevant to microplastics — this study traces sources of PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substance) contamination into Lake Mead, a major drinking-water reservoir, finding that the Colorado River and treated wastewater are the dominant PFAS inputs, with domestic laundry and cosmetics as significant household sources.
Are volatile methylsiloxanes in downcycled tire microplastics? Levels and human exposure estimation in synthetic turf football fields
Researchers measured volatile methylsiloxane levels in crumb rubber from recycled tires used as infill on synthetic turf football fields and found these chemicals present in all 135 samples tested. The concentrations were highest in commercial crumb rubber before field application, likely originating from silicone-based additives used in tire manufacturing. While the estimated human exposure doses through dermal absorption and ingestion during play were below health concern thresholds, the study confirms that synthetic turf microplastics serve as vectors for these emerging pollutants.
Release of Fluoro-Contained Free Radicals and Polyfluorinated-Like Molecules from Photoaged Fluorinated Microplastics: Identification and Formation Mechanisms
Fluorinated plastics (like PTFE) can release free radicals and polyfluorinated compounds under UV radiation, potentially adding to the environmental load of PFAS-like substances. This research raises concerns about fluorinated microplastics as a previously overlooked source of persistent toxic chemicals in the environment.
Environmental risks of breakdown nanoplastics from synthetic football fields
Researchers collected drainage water from a synthetic football field and tested whether nanoplastics released from the turf materials were toxic to aquatic organisms. They found that broken-down particles from the rubber granules used as infill were highly toxic to water fleas, particularly chemicals from the granule surfaces. The study raises concerns about the environmental impact of synthetic sports turf on nearby waterways.
Ingestion of rubber tips of artificial turf fields by goldfish
Researchers found that rubber crumb infill from artificial turf sports fields can migrate into adjacent waterways and be actively ingested by goldfish, suggesting that synthetic sports fields are a potential pathway for rubber-derived microplastics to enter aquatic ecosystems.
Spatial Distribution of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in Waters from Central and South Florida.
Researchers mapped the spatial distribution of 30 per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) across tap and surface waters from Central and South Florida using solid-phase extraction and LC-MS/MS. PFAS were detected in all samples at concentrations up to 169 ng/L, with the highest levels near military airbases, wastewater facilities, and airports in the Biscayne Bay area.
Poly- and per-fluoroalkyl substances in water: Occurrence, analytical methodologies, and remediations strategies: A comprehensive review
This review comprehensively compiled information on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in water, covering their sources, health effects, analytical detection methods, and remediation strategies for removing these persistent contaminants from aquatic environments.