The University of Queensland

Elemental release and oxidant production from mixed coal mine dusts (ARC Linkage Project administered by UNSW) (2019–2022)

Abstract:

The aim of this project is to understand the implications of physical and chemical characteristics of mixed coal mine dusts to their elemental release and oxidant production. The re-emergence of occupational lung diseases in recent years has revealed a major knowledge gap in the area of respirable particle reactivity. This research will examine the role between coal mine dust and their capacity to produce reactive oxygen species, with the focus being on the role of physical and chemical properties of particles and how they transform with age. The findings will be used to develop screening protocols and develop novel monitoring / mitigation strategies for coal mine workers.

Grant type:

University of New South Wales

Researchers:

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  Professor David Cliff

  Professorial Research Fellow
  

  Minerals Industry Safety and Health Centre

  Sustainable Minerals Institute

Funded by:

University of New South Wales