Environmental occurrence, fate, impact, and potential solution of tire microplastics: Similarities and differences with tire wear particles
Z Luo, X Zhou, Y Su, H Wang, R Yu, S Zhou… - Science of the Total …, 2021 - Elsevier
Tire microplastics (TMPs) are identified as one of the most abundant types of microplastics,
which originate from rubber with intended or unintended release. While increasing …
which originate from rubber with intended or unintended release. While increasing …
Tyre granulate on the loose; How much escapes the turf? A systematic literature review
Tyre granulate used as infill for artificial turf is hailed by some as a good example of reuse,
while others see it as a baleful means to dispose of discarded tyres. Because the particles …
while others see it as a baleful means to dispose of discarded tyres. Because the particles …
Acute toxicity of tire wear particles, leachates and toxicity identification evaluation of leachates to the marine copepod, Tigriopus japonicus
Tire wear particles (TWPs) have been characterized as microplastics in recent years, and
many of these TWPs will be eventually deposited in coastal areas, leading to adverse effects …
many of these TWPs will be eventually deposited in coastal areas, leading to adverse effects …
[HTML][HTML] The need for environmental regulation of tires: Challenges and recommendations
The interest in tire wear particles (TWPs), generated from abrasion of tires, have gained
traction over the past few years, both in regards to quantifying particulate emissions …
traction over the past few years, both in regards to quantifying particulate emissions …
[HTML][HTML] The dark side of artificial greening: Plastic turfs as widespread pollutants of aquatic environments
Artificial turf (AT) is a surfacing material that simulates natural grass by using synthetic,
mainly plastic, fibers in different shapes, sizes and properties. AT has spread beyond sports …
mainly plastic, fibers in different shapes, sizes and properties. AT has spread beyond sports …
[HTML][HTML] Circular economy and reduction of micro (nano) plastics contamination
Circular economy is viewed as the most promising path to a more sustainable use of plastic.
It aims at reducing the consumption of resources by keeping materials within the value chain …
It aims at reducing the consumption of resources by keeping materials within the value chain …
[HTML][HTML] A new look at rubber recycling and recreational surfaces: The inorganic and OPE chemistry of vulcanised elastomers used in playgrounds and sports facilities
T Moreno, A Balasch, R Bartrolí, E Eljarrat - Science of The Total …, 2023 - Elsevier
We revisit current understanding of the chemical complexity of different kinds of particulate
vulcanised elastomers widely used in playgrounds and sports fields, adding new data on …
vulcanised elastomers widely used in playgrounds and sports fields, adding new data on …
[HTML][HTML] Presence of metals and metalloids in crumb rubber used as infill of worldwide synthetic turf pitches: Exposure and risk assessment
CAL Graça, F Rocha, FO Gomes, MR Rocha, V Homem… - Chemosphere, 2022 - Elsevier
Crumb rubber derived from end-of-life tires (ELTs) is frequently used as infill of synthetic turf
pitches, promoting circular economy. Although important to reduce the accumulation of …
pitches, promoting circular economy. Although important to reduce the accumulation of …
Hazardous elements in plastic and rubber granules as infill material from sports facilities? Field Portable-XRF spectroscopy as 'white analytical technique'reveals …
J Milan, K Jurowski - Science of The Total Environment, 2024 - Elsevier
Plastic and rubber granules are commonly used as infill material in all-weather sports
facilities, providing an ideal activity surface for millions of Europeans on a daily basis …
facilities, providing an ideal activity surface for millions of Europeans on a daily basis …
[HTML][HTML] Mapping the tire supply chain and its microplastics emissions using a multi-stakeholder approach
The important contribution of tires to microplastics found in the environment raises the
question how to effectively mitigate the environmental release of tire microplastics. The aim …
question how to effectively mitigate the environmental release of tire microplastics. The aim …