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Comparative Toxicity of Smoke from Different Fuels and Combustion Conditions

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Objective: Compare the relative cardiopulmonary toxicity and mutagenicity of coarse and fine/ultrafine emissions from four distinct fuel types (pine, oak, peat, and a mixed pine and deciduous Southeastern forest biomass) obtained from both smoldering and active flame phases.    will present current knowledge on the toxicity of smoke from biomass and synthetic (manmade) materials    

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Dr. Gilmour will present current knowledge on the toxicity of smoke from biomass and synthetic (manmade) materials.

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Gilmour, Ian. Comparative Toxicity of Smoke from Different Fuels and Combustion Conditions. California Poision Control Center - Virtual, Durham, NC - Virtual, May 03, 2021.
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Last updated on May 10, 2021
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