Anthropocene airborne microfibers: physicochemical characteristics, identification methods and health impacts
The toxicity of fibrous particles in ambient air can be higher than that of particles of other
shapes; a phenomenon referred to as the fiber paradigm. Microfibers (MFs) can be classified …
shapes; a phenomenon referred to as the fiber paradigm. Microfibers (MFs) can be classified …
Could soluble minerals be hazardous to human health? Evidence from fibrous epsomite
From a toxicological point of view, particulates and fibres with high solubility in water and/or
in biological environments have not been considered in detail and the knowledge to date in …
in biological environments have not been considered in detail and the knowledge to date in …
Characterisation of potentially toxic natural fibrous zeolites by means of electron paramagnetic resonance spectroscopy and morphological-mineralogical studies
This study explored the morphological, mineralogical, and physico-chemical features of
carcinogenic erionite and other possibly hazardous zeolites, such as mesolite and …
carcinogenic erionite and other possibly hazardous zeolites, such as mesolite and …
High-levels of toxic elements and radioactivity in an abandoned sulphur mine: Insights on the origin and associated environmental concerns
Natural fibrous epsomite crystals containing high amounts of toxic and radioactive elements
have recently been discovered in the abandoned sulphur mine of Perticara (Italy). In the …
have recently been discovered in the abandoned sulphur mine of Perticara (Italy). In the …
EPR, TEM and cell viability study of asbestiform zeolite fibers in cell media
Human monocyte U937 cell line was used as a model to verify the toxicity of erionite and
offretite asbestiform zeolite fibers. As a presumed non-toxic reference, a fibrous scolecite …
offretite asbestiform zeolite fibers. As a presumed non-toxic reference, a fibrous scolecite …
Another potentially hazardous zeolite from northern Italy: Fibrous Mordenite
This study explored morphological, mineralogical, and physicochemical features of
suspected toxic mordenite fibers from Northern Italy. All the mordenite samples (FAS1, GC1 …
suspected toxic mordenite fibers from Northern Italy. All the mordenite samples (FAS1, GC1 …
Fibrous Ferrierite from northern Italy: Mineralogical characterization, surface properties, and assessment of potential toxicity
Nowadays, fibrous minerals pose as significant health hazards to humans, and exposure to
these fibers can lead to the development of severe pulmonary diseases. This work …
these fibers can lead to the development of severe pulmonary diseases. This work …
Real-time observation of fibrous zeolites reactivity in contact with simulated lung fluids (SLFs) obtained by atomic force microscope (AFM)
M Giordani, G Cametti, F Di Lorenzo, SV Churakov - Minerals, 2019 - mdpi.com
Inhalation of fibrous erionite particles has been linked to malignant mesothelioma.
Accordingly, erionite is considered the most carcinogenic mineral. The reactivity and the …
Accordingly, erionite is considered the most carcinogenic mineral. The reactivity and the …
Potential toxicity of natural fibrous zeolites: In vitro study using Jurkat and HT22 cell lines
An emerging problem for human health is the exposure to non-regulated mineral fibers with
an asbestos-like crystal habit, particularly fibrous zeolites. This study aimed to determine if …
an asbestos-like crystal habit, particularly fibrous zeolites. This study aimed to determine if …
Prismatic to asbestiform offretite from Northern Italy: Occurrence, morphology and crystal-chemistry of a new potentially hazardous zeolite
M Mattioli, M Giordani, P Arcangeli, L Valentini… - Minerals, 2018 - mdpi.com
A multi-methodological approach, based upon field investigation, morphological
characterization, chemical analysis and structure refinement was applied to different …
characterization, chemical analysis and structure refinement was applied to different …