Potential risks related to the polymer mortars production with nano ZrO2

• Type: Chapter or Part of a Book
• Date: 2015

Authors

Sousa, SPB (Author) Other; Ribeiro, MCS (Author) Other; João Santos Baptista (Author) FEUP

Book

Title: Safety and security in a higher education establishment laboratories using a checklist from the University of Illinois at Chicago

Pages: 331-334

ISBN: 9781138027657

Electronic ISBN: 9781315692937

Publisher: CRC Press

Indexing

Scopus - 1 Citation

Other information

Authenticus ID: P-00G-MGK

DOI: 10.1201/b18042-67

Abstract (EN): Polymer binder modification of polymer mortars with inorganic nanomaterials could be a potential and efficient solution to control matrix flammability of these materials without scarifying other important properties. However, the incorporation of nanomaterials into polymer mortar materials can expose workers and final users to new risks. This research work aims to evaluate the risk in the polymer mortar production with nano-zirconia, focusing on exposure to the NP in a known research laboratory. In order to obtain exposure data control, air particle measurements were made with a Dust- Trak TM Aerosol Monitor (1 οm nozzle). Maximum concentration was observed in the cleaning task (0,195 mg ⋅ m−3). Future challenges relative to nanomaterials exposure prevention and control should focus on the development and use of more sensitive and specific equipment, devices and measurement methods. © 2015 Taylor & Francis Group, London.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific