Ultrafine and nanoparticle formation and emission mechanisms during laser processing of ceramic materials

Fonseca, A.S. ; Viana, M. ; Querol, X. ; Moreno, N. ; de Francisco, I. ; Estepa, C. ; de la Fuente, G.F. (Universidad de Zaragoza)

Resumen: The use of laser technology in the ceramic industry is undergoing an increasing trend, as it improves surface properties. The present work aimed to assess ultrafine and nanoparticle emissions from two different types of laser treatments (tile sintering and ablation) applied to two types of tiles. New particle formation mechanisms were identified, as well as primary nanoparticle emissions, with concentrations reaching up to 6.7 x 10(6) particles Cm-3 and a mean diameter of 18 nm. Nanoparticle emission patterns were strongly dependent on temperature and raw tile chemical composition. Nucleation events were detected during the thermal treatment independently of the laser application. TOM images evidenced spherical ultrafine particles, originating from the tile melting processes. When transported across the indoor environment, particles increased in size (up to 38 nm) with concentrations remaining high (2.3 x 10(6) particles cm(-3)), Concentrations of metals such as Zn, Pb, Cu, Cr, As and al were found in particles < 250 nm.

Idioma: Inglés

DOI: 10.1016/j.jaerosci.2015.05.013

Año: 2015

Publicado en: JOURNAL OF AEROSOL SCIENCE 88 (2015), 48-57
ISSN: 0021-8502

Factor impacto JCR: 2.278 (2015)

Categ. JCR: ENGINEERING, MECHANICAL rank: 21 / 132 = 0.159 (2015) - Q1 - T1
Categ. JCR: METEOROLOGY & ATMOSPHERIC SCIENCES rank: 32 / 84 = 0.381 (2015) - Q2 - T2
Categ. JCR: ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES rank: 84 / 225 = 0.373 (2015) - Q2 - T2
Categ. JCR: ENGINEERING, CHEMICAL rank: 42 / 135 = 0.311 (2015) - Q2 - T1

Factor impacto SCIMAGO: 1.071 - Materials Science (miscellaneous) (Q1) - Pollution (Q1) - Environmental Chemistry (Q2)

Financiación: info:eu-repo/grantAgreement/EC/FP7/315760/EU/Human EXposure to Aerosol Contaminants in Modern Microenvironments/HEXACOMM
Financiación: info:eu-repo/grantAgreement/EUR/LIFE/AIRUSE-LIFE11 ENV/ES-584
Financiación: info:eu-repo/grantAgreement/EUR/LIFE/CERAMGLASS-LIFE11 ENV/ES-560
Financiación: info:eu-repo/grantAgreement/EUR/LIFE/LASERFIRING-LIFE09 ENV/ES-435
Financiación: info:eu-repo/grantAgreement/ES/MINECO/CGL2011-26574

Tipo y forma: Article (Published version)

Área (Departamento): Área Cienc.Mater. Ingen.Metal. (Dpto. Ciencia Tecnol.Mater.Fl.)