Physico-chemical characterization of indoor settled dust in Children's microenvironments in Ikeja and Ota, Nigeria

ABSTRACT: Indoor dust is a collection of particles identified as a major reservoir for several emerging indoor chemical pollutants. This study presents indoor dust particles' morphology and elemental composition in eight children's urban and semi-urban microenvironments (A-H) in Nigeria. Samples were collected using a Tesco vacuum cleaner and analyzed with scanning electron microscopy coupled with an energy-dispersive X-ray (SEM-EDX). The morphology results confirm the presence of alumino silicates, mineral particles and flakes, fly ash and soot, and soot aggregates deposited on alumino silicate particles in the sampled microenvironments. These particles may trigger serious health concerns that directly or indirectly affect the overall well-being of children. From the EDX analysis, the trend of elem

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PROVIDER: S-EPMC10220365 | biostudies-literature | 2023 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature