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Federica Ghelli1, Samar El Sherbiny1, Giulia Squillacioti1
1Department of Public Health and Pediatrics, University of Turin, via Santena 5 bis, 10126 Turin, Italy.
Abstract:
End-of-life tyre (ELT) management is still a hot topic due to implications for sustainability and human health. This review aims to summarise the findings concerning the chemicals' bio-accessibility/availability from the granular tyre-derived infill material used in sport surfaces. We included 14 original research articles and 5 reports (grey literature). The results included the analysis concerning volatile organic compounds (VOCs), polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), phthalates, metal(loid)s and other substances. The release of some dangerous chemicals was demonstrated, even though results must be considered critically. However, the chemicals' bioaccessibility shows a highly nuanced picture and is not, per se, sufficient to determine the risk for the exposed subjects. The lack of bioavailability and epidemiological studies analysing the exposures in real scenarios resulted in one of the main issues concerning a proper evaluation of the potential risks for human health.
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