Tire and Road Wear Particles (TRWP), and other materials research
Tire & Road Wear Particles (TRWP)
TIP continues to support studies into tire and road wear particles (TRWP). For a multimedia introduction to the topic of TRWP and a detailed account of the studies that TIP has sponsored to-date, visit www.tireparticles.info
Nanomaterials
TIP supported studies into nanomaterials include:
- Evaluation of Quantitative Exposure Assessment Method for Nanomaterials in Mixed Dust Environments: Application in Tire Manufacturing Facilities. (2015) - link
Methods for the Generation of Cryogenically Milled Tire Tread (CMTT)
This report describes the methods utilized in a 2019 TIP-commissioned project to generate cryogenically milled tire tread (CMTT) particles - link
