kumivasteen
Kumivasteen is a term used in environmental science to describe the particles released from tires as they wear during vehicle movement. It refers to tire wear particles, which are considered a major source of microplastics in both terrestrial and aquatic environments. The concept is used to distinguish rubber-derived particles from other forms of plastic pollution and to study their environmental fate and effects.
Kumivasteen originates primarily from the abrading contact between the tire tread and road surface as vehicles
In the environment, kumivasteen can be dispersed through air, surface runoff, and drainage systems. It may settle
Regulatory and research efforts focus on reducing tire wear emissions, improving tire design for lower wear,