<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">During single particle analysis of aerosol in Kraków (Poland) we noticed a new component, that is, aggregates of TiO2 particles. These aggregates are from 0.5 to 4 μm and are composed of individual particles whose size typically varies from between 100 and 350 nm. Smaller particles (below 100 nm) also occur. TiO2 particles are relatively abundant in the summer. The size distribution of the particles corresponds to “pigmentary” TiO2, which indicates that they could be derived from paints and building materials. TiO2 particles were not previously identified in aerosol samples in Kraków, and therefore this phenomenon is likely to be related to the common usage of new building materials and paints. A review of the literature suggests that TiO2 particles, especially within the nanosize range, could result in health and environmental impacts; however, evaluation of the actual threat is difficult.</abstract>

During single particle analysis of aerosol in Kraków (Poland) we noticed a new component, that is, aggregates of TiO2 particles. These aggregates are from 0.5 to 4 μm and are composed of individual particles whose size typically varies from between 100 and 350 nm. Smaller particles (below 100 nm) also occur. TiO2 particles are relatively abundant in the summer. The size distribution of the particles corresponds to “pigmentary” TiO2, which indicates that they could be derived from paints and building materials. TiO2 particles were not previously identified in aerosol samples in Kraków, and therefore this phenomenon is likely to be related to the common usage of new building materials and paints. A review of the literature suggests that TiO2 particles, especially within the nanosize range, could result in health and environmental impacts; however, evaluation of the actual threat is difficult.

Fine and ultrafine TiO2 particles in aerosol in Kraków (Poland)

Pedagogical University of Cracow, Institute of Geography, 30-084 Kraków, ul. Podchorążych 2

Jagiellonian University, Institute of Geological Sciences, 30-063 Kraków, ul. Olenadry 2a

Mineralogia

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Fine and ultrafine TiO particles in aerosol in Kraków (Poland)

During single particle analysis of aerosol in Kraków (Poland) we noticed a new component, that is, aggregates of TiO2 particles. These aggregates are from 0.5...

Fine and ultrafine TiO₂ particles in aerosol in Kraków (Poland)

Published Online: Oct 29, 2015

Page range: 65 - 77

Received: Apr 06, 2015

Accepted: Aug 10, 2015

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/mipo-2015-0005

Keywords
TiO particles, single particle analysis, aerosol, Kraków

© 2014 Wanda Wilczyńska-Michalik et al., published by De Gruyter Open

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Fine and ultrafine TiO2 particles in aerosol in Kraków (Poland)

Published Online: Oct 29, 2015

Page range: 65 - 77

Received: Apr 06, 2015

Accepted: Aug 10, 2015

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/mipo-2015-0005

KeywordsTiO particles, single particle analysis, aerosol, Kraków

© 2014 Wanda Wilczyńska-Michalik et al., published by De Gruyter Open

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Fine and ultrafine TiO₂ particles in aerosol in Kraków (Poland)

Keywords
TiO particles, single particle analysis, aerosol, Kraków