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Review on metallic components released due to the use of electronic cigarettes

  • Mishra, Vinit K. (Shriram Institute for Industrial Research) ;
  • Kim, Ki-Hyun (Atmospheric Environment and Air Quality Management Lab, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Hanyang University) ;
  • Samaddar, Pallabi (Atmospheric Environment and Air Quality Management Lab, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Hanyang University) ;
  • Kumar, Sandeep (Department of Bio and Nano Technology, Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology) ;
  • Aggarwal, M.L. (Shriram Institute for Industrial Research) ;
  • Chacko, K.M. (Shriram Institute for Industrial Research)
  • Received : 2017.05.08
  • Accepted : 2017.06.02
  • Published : 2017.06.30
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Abstract

The use of electronic cigarettes (ECs) is recognized as a source of many pollutants, just like conventional cigarettes (CCs). The analysis of EC aerosol samples has confirmed the presence of various metallic species. Most of these metals originate from various parts of the cartomizer, e.g., solder joints, wires, and silicate beads. The metal concentration levels in EC samples were shown to be generally two to four orders of magnitude lower than those of CCs. However, the use of ECs can still pose significant human health hazards as consumers are exposed to the toxicity of those metals and many other hazardous pollutants released simultaneously via the vaping of ECs. The review also describes the detection and quantification of various metals in ECs and CCs. This review was carried out to assess the level of metal species released from ECs and to suggest proper guidelines to control consumer exposure.

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