The Influence of Soot on Evacuation Characteristics of Diesel Exhaust Particles: An Inhalational Toxicology Study

• 영문명: The Influence of Soot on Evacuation Characteristics of Diesel Exhaust Particles: An Inhalational Toxicology Study
• 발행기관: 한국화재소방학회
• 저자명: Byoungwoo So Soyeong Jeong Hyojeong Jeong Sungryong Bae
• 간행물 정보: 『International Journal of Fire Science and Engineering』Vol. 37, No. 4, 1~8쪽, 전체 8쪽
• 주제분류: 공학 > 공학일반
• 파일형태: PDF
• 발행일자: 2023.12.31

영문 초록

Despite being a major combustion product during fires, soot's short-term inhalation effects are considered negligible, leading to its exclusion from the FED model. However, long-term soot exposure, prevalent due to air pollution, is linked to lung inflammation and other health concerns. Interestingly, the impact of chronic soot inhalation on motor ability remains largely unexplored, affecting not only occupational groups but also the broader population. This pilot study aimed to address this gap by investigating the toxicity of continuous soot inhalation through diesel exhaust particles (DEPs) in laboratory mice. We employed the open field maze text to assess changes in motor behavior following DEP exposure. Our results suggest a correlation between increased DEP inhalation, elevated lung cell inflammation, and impaired motor function in mice. Further research is warranted to quantitatively evaluate the impact of soot on motor ability.

목차

1. Introduction

2. Research Method

3. Experiment Results

4. Conclusion

Author Contributions

Conflicts of Interest

Acknowledgments

References

키워드

Diesel exhaust particle Soot effect Open field maze Anxiety Behavioral characteristics