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The Emission Characteristics of VOCs and Environmental Health Risk Assessment in the Plywood Manufacturing Industry: A Case Study in Shandong Province

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  • Weiyan Du

    (Environment Research Institute, Shandong University, Qingdao 266237, China)

  • Huan Xie

    (Shandong Academy for Environmental Planning, Jinan 250101, China)

  • Jiao Li

    (Shandong Tianwei Engineering Technology Co., Ltd., Zibo 255000, China)

  • Xu Guan

    (Shandong Academy for Environmental Planning, Jinan 250101, China)

  • Miaomiao Li

    (Environment Research Institute, Shandong University, Qingdao 266237, China)

  • Haolin Wang

    (Environment Research Institute, Shandong University, Qingdao 266237, China)

  • Xinfeng Wang

    (Environment Research Institute, Shandong University, Qingdao 266237, China)

  • Xin Zhang

    (Environment Research Institute, Shandong University, Qingdao 266237, China
    State Key Joint Laboratory of Environmental Simulation and Pollution Control, College of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China)

  • Qingzhu Zhang

    (Environment Research Institute, Shandong University, Qingdao 266237, China)

Abstract

The current emission characteristics of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in the plywood manufacturing industry are not yet clearly understood, and their impact on occupational health warrants attention. This study examines VOC concentrations in adhesive-coating and hot-pressing workshops, aiming to discern the emission characteristics and evaluate the health risks to workers. The calculated VOC emission factors range from 1.5 to 3.6 g/m 3 for plywood, and an average total VOC concentration of 954.17 μg/m 3 is observed. Hot pressing (336.63 μg/m 3 ) and adhesive coating (276.24 μg/m 3 ) substantially contribute to organized and unorganized emissions, respectively. Oxygenated VOCs (OVOCs) (50.79%) predominate, followed by alkanes (16.22%) and halohydrocarbons (15.81%). Formaldehyde, acetone, and acetaldehyde are most prevalent in organized emissions, while dichloromethane, formaldehyde, and methyl methacrylate are dominant in unorganized emissions. Ozone formation potential (OFP) values range from 905.04 to 1822.35 μg/m 3 , with notable contributions from formaldehyde, methyl methacrylate, and acetaldehyde. Health risk assessments using the total lifetime cancer risk (T-LCR) values suggest potential cancer risks for identified VOCs, particularly formaldehyde in the hot-pressing process. These findings will contribute valuable insights for regional-scale VOC pollution control and offer guidance for minimizing environmental impact and improving occupational health and safety within the plywood manufacturing industry.

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  • Weiyan Du & Huan Xie & Jiao Li & Xu Guan & Miaomiao Li & Haolin Wang & Xinfeng Wang & Xin Zhang & Qingzhu Zhang, 2024. "The Emission Characteristics of VOCs and Environmental Health Risk Assessment in the Plywood Manufacturing Industry: A Case Study in Shandong Province," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 16(17), pages 1-13, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:16:y:2024:i:17:p:7350-:d:1464543
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