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Brick Kiln Emission Variability and Impact in Environment and Health

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Brick manufacturing is a major global industry employing millions of workers, yet it remains heavily reliant on outdated, polluting technologies. This study aims to categorize the brick kilns according to the way each of them functions. Also, it focuses on the fuel used and its properties. Another goal of the current research is to bring out the effects brick industry has on the environment and the people who work and live near the brick kilns. Conclusively, the current study underscores the urgent necessity for improvement and for the adoption of the strategies outlined to guide the brick manufacturing field toward a more sustainable future.

Source: Engineering Technology & Applied Science Research

DOI: 10.48084/etasr.8598

Authors: Sarah Duraid Ahmed Zangana, Noor Faizah Fitri Md. Yusof

Institution: Universiti Sains Malaysia

Language: English

Topic: Air Quality and Health Impacts

Subfield: Health, Toxicology and Mutagenesis

Field: Environmental Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Responsible consumption and production, Industry, innovation and infrastructure, Climate action, Decent work and economic growth

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $431