Potential Penetration of Engineered Nanoparticles under Practical Use of Protective Clothing Fabrics.

ABSTRACT: The commercial application of engineered nanoparticles (ENPs) has rapidly increased as their unique properties are useful to improve many products. ENPs, however, can pose a major health risk to workers through exposure routes such as inhalation and dermal contact. Research is lacking on the protective nature of lab coats when challenged with ENPs. This study investigated multiwalled carbon nanotubes (CNTs), carbon black (CB), and nano aluminum oxide (Al₂O₃) penetration through four types of lab coat fabrics (cotton, polypropylene, polyester cotton, and Tyvek). Penetration efficiency was determined with direct reading instruments. The front and back of contaminated fabric swatches were further assessed with microscopy analysis to determine fabric structure with contam

SUBMITTER: Ireland N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11423406 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature