I spent the first two years of my PhD research studying the environmental fate of chemicals added to tyres, such as 6PPD, linked to salmon deaths. Tyre-wear particles contribute 50% of global microplastic emissions. Initial research showed these compounds can be taken up by lettuce.
Chemicals similar to tyre pollutants were found in climbing shoes. Air samples were taken at climbing gyms to explore potential inhalation risks. The study involves using a twin-stage impinger to mimic human respiration for sampling climbing-gym air.
During peak hours, air at climbing gyms is sampled to measure particles theoretically inhaled by climbers. The study aims to investigate the health effects of inhaling these particles found in climbing shoes and gym air.
Further research will focus on understanding the impacts of the particles found in climbing shoes and gym air on human health. The study involves analyzing the composition and effects of these particles on the human body.
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