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December 4, 2025Environment InternationalOpen Access

Critical insights on the chemistry and toxicity of fine particles from power and steel plant emissions in China

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ZNZuoshun NiuYYYi YangMXMiao Xu

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Analysis shows increased oxidative stress and cytotoxicity in cells exposed to emissions from coal-fired power plants and steel plants, highlighting the need for better monitoring.

Key Points

  • Cytotoxicity was 4.4 times higher in human cells exposed to emissions from coal-fired power plants and steel plants.
  • Filtration technologies are suggested to mitigate particulate matter pollution, particularly from coal-fired power plants.
  • Monitoring of emissions is crucial due to significant contributions from coal-fired power plants and steel plants in China.
  • The findings indicate a significant health risk from oxidative stress induced by fine particles in the air.

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Niu et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/694023e92d562116f28fd60dhttps://doi.org/10.1016/j.envint.2025.109970
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