Toxicity of microparticles of paint coatings

Part 2. Degradation processes and mechanisms of toxic effects
Laptev A.B., Matishov G.G., Bulysheva N.I., Krivushina A.A., Startsev V.O.
UDC
629.7.023.222:632.15
DOI
10.18577/2307-6046-2026-0-6-129-140
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Laptev A.B., Matishov G.G., Bulysheva N.I., Krivushina A.A., Startsev V.O. Toxicity of microparticles of paint coatings. Part 2. Degradation processes and mechanisms of toxic effects // Proceedings of VIAM. 2026. No. 6. DOI: 10.18577/2307-6046-2026-0-6-129-140. URL: https://test.viam.ru/en/journal/2026/6/12
Keywords
biocide, degradation of coatings, paints and varnishes, microplastics, pigment, polymer aging, toxicity, ecology
Abstract

The second part of the series of articles analyzes the degradation processes of paint coatings and the mechanisms of toxic components’ release. The key factors of coating destruction during operation are considered: climatic (temperature, UV radiation, humidity) and mechanical loads. The physicochemical mechanisms of damage, such as osmotic and electroosmotic blistering, leading to coating detachment and leaching of toxins, are described in detail. Special attention is paid to the composition of old paint coatings containing lead, mercury, cadmium and other persistent organic pollutants (POPs). It has been shown that when coatings are destroyed, these substances enter the water and soil, creating long-term risks to ecosystems and human health.

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