Index-based FT-IR assessment of chrysotile detectability and environmental durability in asbestos cement materials (opens in new tab)

Despite regulatory restrictions, asbestos cement materials remain widely employed among the population, thereby presenting significant environmental and health risks due to their chrysotile asbestos composition and vulnerability to weathering-induced deterioration. This paper explores the environmental durability of asbestos cement products and the detectability of chrysotile fibres using Fourier Transform Infrared spectroscopy, with a focus on an index-based evaluation. The analysis included...