Empa researchers investigate release of micro-rubber particles from tires into environment

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By mmillikinNov 15, 2019, 4:30 am438 pts
Although the presence of microplastics in the environment is raising concerns, the amount of microplastics in air and water is small compared to another polymer that pollutes air and water: micro rubber. These are the finest particles resulting from tire abrasion, which enter soil and air via the road surface…

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