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. 2023 Jun 9;892:164803. doi: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.164803

Table 2.

Mass flow for the release of PP fibers from masks.

Masks 1st releasing points (%) 2nd releasing points (%)
Type-1 & 3 Designated waste 4 Landfill 79
WIP 12
Reuse 9
General waste 94 Landfill 51
WIP 49
Dumping 1.9 Water 5
WWTP 12
Air 6
Soil 77
During use 0.1 Air 100
Type-2 Designated waste 99.9 WIP 100
During use 0.1 Air 100