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September 2023 PMID 37719203

Persistent Organic Contaminants in Dust from the International Space Station.

Stuart Harrad, Mohamed Abou-Elwafa Abdallah, Daniel Drage, Marit Meyer

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Discussions show a generally positive outlook, with phrases like 'out of this world' and recommendations to read the study, signaling interest and mild engagement. The tone and choice of words suggest an appreciation for the importance of examining space-related contaminants and their implications for future space missions.

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Abstract in brief

  • The study analyzed dust from the International Space Station (ISS) for various persistent organic contaminants like flame retardants, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, and perfluoroalkyl substances, finding that their levels are generally within the range of terrestrial indoor environments despite the unique space setting.
  • The composition of HBCDD diastereomers in ISS dust is mostly HBCDD 966, closely matching the commercial mixture used in materials, which differs from typical terrestrial dust, indicating that conditions inside the ISS do not promote photodegradation of HBCDD.
  • The high concentration of PFOA in ISS dust suggests the use of waterproofing treatments to prevent microbial growth, and these findings can help guide safer material selections for future spacecraft to minimize contamination risks.]
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Ian Cousins
@IanTCousins · X

Levels of contaminants on the International Space Station are out of this world. https://t.co/Iv6pOJphPm

Aug 9, 2023 · 35 likes · 14 shares · 3,011 followers View post →
RAW EGG NATIONALIST
@Babygravy9 · X

Here's the study, which is short and free to read online: https://t.co/stLuJkSYb9

Aug 24, 2023 · 16 likes · 2 shares · 300,188 followers View post →
Be Thou Clean Environmental
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Oct 10, 2023 · 1 like · 30 followers View post →
Environmental Science & Technology Journals
@EnvSciTech · X

Persistent organic contaminants in indoor dust from the International Space Station. Read the latest science in ES&T Letters: https://t.co/x1RxCbx1Th https://t.co/SzTGmYvnzJ

Aug 15, 2023 · 1 share · 13,917 followers View post →
Environmental Science & Technology Journals
@EnvSciTech · X

RT @IanTCousins: Levels of contaminants on the International Space Station are out of this world. https://t.co/Iv6pOJphPm

Aug 9, 2023 · 14 shares · 13,917 followers View post →
Tracey Woodruff, PhD, MPH
@TraceyJWoodruff · X

RT @IanTCousins: Levels of contaminants on the International Space Station are out of this world. https://t.co/Iv6pOJphPm

Aug 9, 2023 · 14 shares · 2,098 followers View post →

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Be Thou Clean Environmental
@CleanThou · X

#thescarecityproject #bethoucleanenvironmental #snapchat #giftedhands https://t.co/TEBXluI3Vd

Oct 10, 2023 · 1 like · 30 followers View post →
Ethel Eljarrat
@EEljarrat · X

RT @IanTCousins: Levels of contaminants on the International Space Station are out of this world. https://t.co/Iv6pOJphPm

Aug 25, 2023 · 14 shares · 526 followers View post →
Vaustolio
@Thedorgy · X

RT @Babygravy9: Here's the study, which is short and free to read online: https://t.co/stLuJkSYb9

Aug 24, 2023 · 2 shares · 554 followers View post →
Utzi-Berg ⚽
@UtziBerg · X

RT @Babygravy9: Here's the study, which is short and free to read online: https://t.co/stLuJkSYb9

Aug 24, 2023 · 2 shares · 744 followers View post →
RAW EGG NATIONALIST
@Babygravy9 · X

Here's the study, which is short and free to read online: https://t.co/stLuJkSYb9

Aug 24, 2023 · 16 likes · 2 shares · 300,188 followers View post →
Environmental Science & Technology Journals
@EnvSciTech · X

Persistent organic contaminants in indoor dust from the International Space Station. Read the latest science in ES&T Letters: https://t.co/x1RxCbx1Th https://t.co/SzTGmYvnzJ

Aug 15, 2023 · 1 share · 13,917 followers View post →
Jean-Pierre Desforges
@DesforgesJp · X

RT @IanTCousins: Levels of contaminants on the International Space Station are out of this world. https://t.co/Iv6pOJphPm

Aug 10, 2023 · 14 shares · 533 followers View post →
URI STEEP Superfund
@steepsuperfund · X

RT @IanTCousins: Levels of contaminants on the International Space Station are out of this world. https://t.co/Iv6pOJphPm

Aug 10, 2023 · 14 shares · 619 followers View post →
CAPws| #PlasticsTreaty
@CapwsInitiative · X

RT @IanTCousins: Levels of contaminants on the International Space Station are out of this world. https://t.co/Iv6pOJphPm

Aug 9, 2023 · 14 shares · 227 followers View post →
Shannon Lisa
@ToxicDetective · X

RT @IanTCousins: Levels of contaminants on the International Space Station are out of this world. https://t.co/Iv6pOJphPm

Aug 9, 2023 · 14 shares · 268 followers View post →
Tracey Woodruff, PhD, MPH
@TraceyJWoodruff · X

RT @IanTCousins: Levels of contaminants on the International Space Station are out of this world. https://t.co/Iv6pOJphPm

Aug 9, 2023 · 14 shares · 2,098 followers View post →
Environmental Science & Technology Journals
@EnvSciTech · X

RT @IanTCousins: Levels of contaminants on the International Space Station are out of this world. https://t.co/Iv6pOJphPm

Aug 9, 2023 · 14 shares · 13,917 followers View post →
joel
@FabregatJoel · X

RT @IanTCousins: Levels of contaminants on the International Space Station are out of this world. https://t.co/Iv6pOJphPm

Aug 9, 2023 · 14 shares · 164 followers View post →
Pere Colomer-Vidal
@colomervidal91 · X

RT @IanTCousins: Levels of contaminants on the International Space Station are out of this world. https://t.co/Iv6pOJphPm

Aug 9, 2023 · 14 shares · 242 followers View post →
PFAStwin
@PfaStwin · X

RT @IanTCousins: Levels of contaminants on the International Space Station are out of this world. https://t.co/Iv6pOJphPm

Aug 9, 2023 · 14 shares · 163 followers View post →
Mattias Öberg
@ObergMattias · X

RT @IanTCousins: Levels of contaminants on the International Space Station are out of this world. https://t.co/Iv6pOJphPm

Aug 9, 2023 · 14 shares · 1,185 followers View post →
Cristian Ryan Argamino
@crisargamino · X

RT @IanTCousins: Levels of contaminants on the International Space Station are out of this world. https://t.co/Iv6pOJphPm

Aug 9, 2023 · 14 shares · 64 followers View post →
Christoph Schür
@schuerc · X

RT @IanTCousins: Levels of contaminants on the International Space Station are out of this world. https://t.co/Iv6pOJphPm

Aug 9, 2023 · 14 shares · 1,175 followers View post →
Ian Cousins
@IanTCousins · X

Levels of contaminants on the International Space Station are out of this world. https://t.co/Iv6pOJphPm

Aug 9, 2023 · 35 likes · 14 shares · 3,011 followers View post →