Are Small Electric Appliances Contaminating the Air You Breathe with Heavy Metals?

Feb 4th 2026 10:33pm EST

STORY AT-A-GLANCE Researchers at Pusan National University measured ultrafine particle (UFP) emissions from appliances that use heating coils and brushed electric motors, such as hair dryers, air fryers, and toasters Chemical analysis showed emitted UFPs contained metals such as copper, iron, aluminum, silver, and titanium, originating from heating elements and motor components Particle emissions varied […]

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