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Trace elements and nanomaterials
Sandra De Vos
Jan Mast
Risk and health impact assessment
Nadia Waegeneers
Peer-reviewed publications
Release of silver and titanium from face masks traded for the general population.
Application of silver-based biocides in face masks intended for general use requires regulatory control
Titanium dioxide particles frequently present in face masks intended for general use require regulatory control
Comparative profiling and exposure assessment of microplastics in differently sized Manila clams from South Korea by μFTIR and Nile Red staining
METROFOOD-RI: Pilot services with physical, remote and virtual access
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In the media
Study on the presence of titanium dioxide in face masks: initial findings
Other publications
Silver-based biocides and titanium dioxide particles in face masks for general use. Final report of the TiO2Mask and AgMask COVID-19 projects.
Acid digestion of nonwoven textiles for measuring their trace element content by ICP techniques
Examples related to the assessment of solubility/dissolution and particle size distribution
Identification and characterization of TiO2 nanoparticles in face masks by TEM
Evaluation of the types, efficient use and health risks of application of silver-based biocides to provide antimicrobial properties to face masks applied during the Covid-19 crisis
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