Brake dust air pollution may have same harmful effects on immune cells as diesel exhaust
Thursday, January 9, 2020 - 08:10
in Physics & Chemistry
Metal particles from the abrasion of brake pads—up to a fifth of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) air pollution at roadsides—may cause inflammation and reduce the ability of immune cells to kill bacteria a new study has found, similarly to particles derived from diesel exhaust.