Fibrous Ferrierite from Northern Italy: Mineralogical Characterization, Surface Properties, and Assessment of Potential Toxicity

Fibrous Ferrierite from Northern Italy: Mineralogical Characterization, Surface Properties, and Assessment of Potential Toxicity

Nowadays, fibrous minerals pose as significant health hazards to humans, and exposure to these fibers can lead to the development of severe pulmonary diseases. This work investigated the morphology, crystal structure, chemistry, and surface activity of fibrous ferrierite recently found in northern I...

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Main Authors: Michele Mattioli, Paolo Ballirano, Alessandro Pacella, Michela Cangiotti, Fulvio Di Lorenzo, Laura Valentini, Maria Assunta Meli, Carla Roselli, Ivan Fagiolino, Matteo Giordani
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-05-01
Series:Minerals
Subjects:
fibrous ferrierite
northern Italy
electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR)
scanning electron microscopy (SEM)
X-ray powder diffraction (XRPD)
health hazard
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-163X/12/5/626

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