[1][2][3][4][5] This particulate matter is made up of micrometre-sized particles and causes negative health effects, including respiratory disease and cancer.
[8] Researchers have also found correlations between exposure to fine particulate matter and fatality rates in previous coronavirus epidemics.
The frictional process causes abrasion of the brake pad and the surface of the disc or drum, leading to the release of particles, a substantial fraction of which become airborne.
[12] Particles from car tyres pollute the environment and the air we breathe, whilst the long-term effects on our health and the ecosystem are unknown.
These chemicals have a devastating impact on wildlife, and they accumulate into the food chain where they will ultimately pose a significant risk.
This leads to the release of large quantities of small rubber particles which cover a wide range of sizes.