Interspecies differences in pulmonary and pleural responses to the inhalation of natural mineral and synthetic vitreous fibers have been observed in chronic and subchronic studies. However, the reasons for these differences are not clearly understood. There are also fiber-specific differences in the outcome of chronic inhalation exposure to natural mineral and synthetic vitreous fibers. Whether...

Free oscillations of synthetic and natural fibers in a torsional pendulum setup enable us to characterize the viscoelastic properties soft their bulk coatings quantitative manner.

Synthetic turf is a manufactured product that utilizes synthetic fibers mimic the aesthetic look of natural grass. While designed to imitate turf, does not provide ecosystem benefits system. This publication examines properties in relation each FFL’s nine principles. A new UF/IFAS Environmental Horticulture Department; 4 pages.https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ep612