Comparative Chemistry and Toxicity of Combustion Emissions from Biomass and Synthetic Materials#
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PAHs displayed significant, positive relationships with flaming smoke PM from the burning of plastic-containing materials, increased neutrophil influx, cytokine levels, and mutagenicity. For example, benzo[a]pyrene. Inorganic elements demonstrated positive relationships with flaming plywood and cardboard smoke PM, increased protein and albumin levels. For example, Cu and Si. A computation network analysis can be used to characterize (quantitatively and qualitatively) the relationship between chemical components and toxicity outcomes which could not be determined in traditional toxicity assessments. Resulting data can be also used to identify or screen specific hazardous chemicals from exposure to complex mixtures of environmental chemicals.