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A Simple Predictive Model For Estimating Relative E-Cigarette Toxic Carbonyl Levels, Shawna Vreeke, Xijing Zhu, Robert Strongin
A Simple Predictive Model For Estimating Relative E-Cigarette Toxic Carbonyl Levels, Shawna Vreeke, Xijing Zhu, Robert Strongin
Chemistry Faculty Publications and Presentations
E-cigarette devices are wide ranging, leading to significant differences in levels of toxic carbonyls in their respective aerosols. Power can be a useful method in predicting relative toxin concentrations within the same device, but does not correlate well to inter-device levels. Herein, we have developed a simple mathematical model utilizing parameters of an e-cigarette’s coil and wick in order to predict relative levels of e-liquid solvent degradation. Model 1, which is coil length/(wick surface area*wraps), performed in the moderate-to-substantial range as a predictive tool (R2 = 0.69). Twelve devices, spanning a range of coil and wick styles, were analyzed. …
E-Cigarette Chemistry And Analytical Detection, Robert M. Strongin
E-Cigarette Chemistry And Analytical Detection, Robert M. Strongin
Chemistry Faculty Publications and Presentations
The study of e-cigarette aerosol properties can inform public health while longer-term epidemiological investigations are ongoing. The determination of aerosol levels of known toxins, as well as of molecules with unknown inhalation toxicity profiles, affords specific information for estimating the risks of e-cigarettes and for uncovering areas that should be prioritized for further investigation.
E-Cigarettes Can Emit Formaldehyde At High Levels Under Conditions That Have Been Reported To Be Non-Averse To Users, James C. Salamanca, Jiries Meehan-Attrash, Shawna Vreeke, Jorge O. Escobedo, David H. Peyton, Robert M. Strongin
E-Cigarettes Can Emit Formaldehyde At High Levels Under Conditions That Have Been Reported To Be Non-Averse To Users, James C. Salamanca, Jiries Meehan-Attrash, Shawna Vreeke, Jorge O. Escobedo, David H. Peyton, Robert M. Strongin
Chemistry Faculty Publications and Presentations
E-cigarette aerosol emission studies typically focus on benchmarking toxicant levels versus those of cigarettes. However, such studies do not fully account for the distinct chemical makeup of e-liquids and their unique properties. These approaches often conclude that there are fewer and lower levels of toxins produced by e-cigarettes than by cigarettes. In 2015, we reported the discovery of new hemiacetals derived from the reaction of formaldehyde and the e-liquid solvents. The main finding was that they constituted a significant proportion of potentially undetected formaldehyde. Moreover, unlike gaseous formaldehyde, the hemiacetals reside in the aerosol particulate phase, and thus are capable …
E‑Cigarette Airflow Rate Modulates Toxicant Profiles And Can Lead To Concerning Levels Of Solvent Consumption, Tetiana Korzun, Maryana Lazurko, Tetiana Korzun, Ian Munhenzva, Kelley Barsanti, Yilin Huang, R. Paul Jensen, Jorge O. Escobedo, Wentai Luo, David H. Peyton, Robert M. Strongin
E‑Cigarette Airflow Rate Modulates Toxicant Profiles And Can Lead To Concerning Levels Of Solvent Consumption, Tetiana Korzun, Maryana Lazurko, Tetiana Korzun, Ian Munhenzva, Kelley Barsanti, Yilin Huang, R. Paul Jensen, Jorge O. Escobedo, Wentai Luo, David H. Peyton, Robert M. Strongin
Chemistry Faculty Publications and Presentations
Electronic cigarettes enabling enhanced airflow have grown in popularity in recent years. The objective of this study is to show that flow rates modulate the levels of specific aerosol toxicants produced in electronic cigarettes. Flow rates used in various laboratory investigations involving e-cigarettes have varied widely to date, and can thus promote interlaboratory variability in aerosol product profiles. The thermal decomposition of hydroxyacetone and glycolaldehyde is less favorable at lower temperatures, supporting the observations of these products at higher flow rates/lower heating coil temperatures. Higher temperatures promote the formation of acetaldehyde from hydroxyacetone and formaldehyde from both hydroxyacetone and glycolaldehyde. …
Boiling Points Of The Propylene Glycol + Glycerol System At 1 Atmosphere Pressure: 188.6–292 °C Without And With Added Water Or Nicotine, Anna K. Duell, James F. Pankow, Samantha M. Gillette, David H. Peyton
Boiling Points Of The Propylene Glycol + Glycerol System At 1 Atmosphere Pressure: 188.6–292 °C Without And With Added Water Or Nicotine, Anna K. Duell, James F. Pankow, Samantha M. Gillette, David H. Peyton
Chemistry Faculty Publications and Presentations
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