Potentially Dangerous Chemical Pollutants Discovered in Common Disposable Face Masks Cause Concern
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Throw-away Covid face coverings could be polluting the environment with heavy metals and plastic.
Pollutants and nanoplastics found in disposable face masks, according to Swansea University study Swansea University researchers raised concerns about the environmental and potential health impacts of the masks Updated Sign up to FREE email alerts from Wales Online - Subscribe When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Your information will be used in accordance with ourPrivacy Notice. Thank you for subscribingWe have more newslettersShow meSee ourprivacy notice Scientists have uncovered potentially dangerous chemical pollutants that are releas...
E-Mail IMAGE: Microscope image of microfibres released from children's mask: the colourful fibres are from the cartoon patterns view more Credit: Swansea University Swansea University scientists have uncovered potentially dangerous chemical pollutants that are released from disposable face masks when submerged in water. The research reveals high levels of pollutants, including lead, antimony, and copper, within the silicon-based and plastic fibres of common disposable face masks. The work is supported by the Institute for Innovative Materials, Processing and Numerical Technologie...