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DISCOVERIES IN AEROSOL SCIENCE: Characterization of Nanoparticles Emitted From Metallic Coils in Electronic Cigarettes.
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Journal of Purdue Undergraduate Research . 2020, Vol. 10, p62-68. 7p. - Publication Year :
- 2020
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Abstract
- Electronic (e-) cigarettes, also known as electronic nicotine delivery systems, are battery-operated devices that are growing in popularity worldwide. Although e-cigarettes are known to be safer than traditional cigarettes, their potential health risks have not been extensively reviewed yet. In this study, aerosol nanoparticles generated from e-cigarette heaters were characterized. Kanthal A1 (iron + chromium + aluminum) coils, without nicotine solution or a wick, were installed in an e-cigarette atomizer. The operating conditions were varied coil resistances (0.1-1.0 O), a set applied power (10 W), and a stable duty cycle (50%: 5 s on, 5 s off). The size distribution and morphology of particles were collected by a scanning mobility particle sizer and evaluated by transmission electron microscopy, respectively. From an applied power of 10 W and a 50% duty cycle, the size and total number concentration (TNC) of particles emitted increased with greater coil resistances. Within these operating conditions, the average TNC of particles generated exhibited a steep decrease during the first 15 minutes of each trial. The TNC of particles decreased over time because surface oxidation (iron oxide layer) prevented further nanoparticle emission. As a result, a used coil may reduce the risk of the metal exposure from e-cigarettes. The results indicate that our designed and tested e-cigarette generation system is useful for future research that aims to investigate the health impacts of metallic particle inhalation on e-cigarette users. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 21584044
- Volume :
- 10
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Purdue Undergraduate Research
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 154772961
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.7771/2158-4052.1470