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> Polymeric particles (n = 33) and fibres (n = 4) were observed in 13 of 20 tissue samples. All polymeric particles were smaller than 5.5 µm in size, and fibres
by rektide 3y ago
> Polymeric particles (n = 33) and fibres (n = 4) were observed in 13 of 20 tissue samples. All polymeric particles were smaller than 5.5 µm in size, and fibres ranged from 8.12 to 16.8 µm.
Definitely very captueable by n95 or the madcap Dyson face mask. Catches most 0.3 micron particles.
Just uggg at the idea of masking regularly.
- carlmr 3y agoMasks are plastic fibers, too, more pollution will not solve this issue.
- rektide 3y agoI'm very interested in whether there's any actual risk here or not. This potential hazard both reeks of fear mongering horseshit crap & also seems feasible. I tend to expect that in 90+ AQI environments the net benefit is colossal. But that's a purely intuitive guess.
- carlmr 3y agoI don't know if there's a direct risk, but the amount of masks I found in waterways and thrown into the gutters is definitely not sustainable. If there's a direct risk it's just strictly worse. I would assume the direct risk of most masks is VOCs, since most new masks had a smell like a new car. Especially after they got mass produced by shady companies that didn't need certification anymore, thank you German state corruption. But even then it might be a net benefit for someone living in Delhi.