Size characterization and detection of aerosolized nanoplastics originating from evaporated thermoplastics

In recent years, a growing number of studies investigated the presence micro- and nanoscopic particles in environment originating from commonly used plastics. Pathways into generation mechanisms are still not well understood. Controlled methods macroplastics required to enable research fundamental processes governing dispersion these environment. Here, we present results study focusing on characterization aerosol nanoparticles using tube furnace. Three common thermoplastics were as particle material: Polyethene (PE), Polypropene (PP) Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET). Commodity versions materials compared higher-purity versions. The produced size characterized Differential Mobility Particle Sizer. Furthermore, activation PET Condensation Counters by measuring 50% cutoff diameters. could be directly previous measurements other organic seed particles. Our provides crucial insights effects production aerosolized at comparatively low temperatures. We therefore expect our act basis for further toward thorough understanding physicochemical nanoparticle plastic materials. Eventually this may lead new detection nanoplastics airborne state allow quantification nanoplastic concentrations.