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040			_aTUPM _bEnglish _cTUPM _dTUPM _erda
050			_aBTH GF 41 _bI33 2024
100			_aIgat, Divino S. _eauthor
245			_aBreathing in the commute: _ba study on dust and suspended atmospheric microplastic along EDSA, Metro Manila/ _cDivino S. Igat, Mary Jhune P. Mendoza, and Jezaree Frances D. Reyes .--
260			_aManila: _bTechnological University of the Philippines, _c2024
300			_aiv, 117pages: _c29cm. _e+1 CD-ROM (4 3/4in.)
336			_2rdacontent
337			_2rdamedia
338			_2rdacarrier
500			_aThesis (undergraduate)
502			_aCollege of Science .-- _bBachelor of Science in Environmental Science: _cTechnological University of the Philippines, _d2024.
504			_aIncludes bibliography:
520			_aRecent findings have indicated the presence of microplastics measuring less than 5 mm. This suggests that these particles may be transported through the atmosphere over great distances. However, limited data exists regarding the amount, pattern, transmission, and effects of these suspended atmospheric microplastics (SAMPs) in the Philippines. To address this gap, a study was conducted to investigate the presence of suspected microplastics in the atmosphere along Epifanio de los Santos Avenue, namely, Taft station, Shaw station, and Eton station within Metro Manila, Philippines. Sampling was carried out using a respirable dust sampler equipped with Whatman GF/C filter paper and an intake flow rate of 1.4 L/min. Nine filter papers were subjected to the picking method. In total, 1,074 SAMPs were collected along EDSA and analyzed for morphological characteristics, including color, shape, and size, as well as chemical analysis using FTIR; most of them were fiber-shaped and blue in color, with the highest concentrations observed in Shawn Station (404.18 particles/NCM). Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) was the most abundant of this type of SAMP, with approximately 36%. A result of 2–18 numbers of suspended atmospheric microplastics were computed for normal commuters along EDSA that were being inhaled. This study represents the second documentation of microplastics suspended in ambient air in the Philippines and the first along EDSA that highlights the potential inhalation exposure of individuals. To determine the final outcome and health effects of these SAMPs in the Philippines.
650			_aMicroplastic
700			_aMendoza, Mary Jhune P. _eauthor
700			_aReyes, Jezaree Frances D. _eauthor
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