[HTML][HTML] Environmental profiles, hazard identification, and toxicological hallmarks of emerging tire rubber-related contaminants 6PPD and 6PPD-quinone

Y Jiang, C Wang, L Ma, T Gao, Y Wāng - Environment International, 2024 - Elsevier
Abstract N-(1, 3-dimethylbutyl)-N'-phenyl-p-phenylenediamine (6PPD) is commonly used in
rubber compounds as antioxidants to protect against degradation from heat, oxygen, and …

Environmental impacts of artificial turf: a scoping review

SM Bø, RA Bohne, J Lohne - International Journal of Environmental …, 2024 - Springer
Artificial turfs represent a large environmental issue in terms of waste, microplastic pollution
and leaching of chemicals. Artificial turfs are made of several components, the shock …

[HTML][HTML] Mapping the tire supply chain and its microplastics emissions using a multi-stakeholder approach

S Hoeke, J van Wijnen, H Krikke, A Löhr… - Resources, Conservation …, 2024 - Elsevier
The important contribution of tires to microplastics found in the environment raises the
question how to effectively mitigate the environmental release of tire microplastics. The aim …

Are volatile methylsiloxanes in downcycled tire microplastics? Levels and human exposure estimation in synthetic turf football fields

T Ferreira, V Homem, F Cereceda-Balic, X Fadic… - … Science and Pollution …, 2024 - Springer
Downcycled rubber, derived from end-of-life tires (ELTs), is frequently applied as crumb
rubber (CR) as infill of synthetic turf in sports facilities. This practice has been questioned in …

Investigation of Chemical, Physical, and Tribological Properties of Pyrolysis Oil Derived from End-of-Life Tires (ELTs) against Conventional Engine Oil

AA Alazemi, AF Alajmi, SM Al-Salem - Lubricants, 2024 - mdpi.com
Over one billion rubber tires are disposed of worldwide annually as a major component of
the solid waste stream, posing a significant environmental risk. Therefore, recycling and …