Study Protocol for the Air Purification for Remediating Manganese, Lead, and Particulate Matter in Incense Stick Industry by Air Purification Toxic Adsorbent (APTA)

¹ Public Health Department, Faculty of Sport Science, Indonesia, Universitas Negeri Malang
² Department of Community Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health Science, Malaysia, University Putra Malaysia

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Abstract

The incense stick industry is widespread in Asia. The burning of incense, particularly those containing synthetic ingredients, releases harmful pollutants such as particulate matter (PM), VOCs, and heavy metals. This study protocol outlines a comprehensive approach to remediating Mn, Pb, and PM emissions in the incense stick industry using Air Purification Toxic Adsorbent (APTA). This research design is a pilot project to create a study protocol of APTA that can reduce manganese, lead, and particulate matter emissions produced by the incense stick industry. This filter system used a multilayered approach to absorb these harmful substances or residue from incense stick production. Multi-layered APTA consists of HEPA filters, zeolite, silica gel, SAP sand, and dust cotton. This trial study will be in Dalisodo Regency, Malang City as a home industry for incense sticks. The anticipated outcomes of this research include significant reductions of residues like Mn, Pb, PM2.5, and PM10, leading to improved occupational safety standards in incense stick and public health implications. This study represents the purification of air pollution and emphasizes the importance of solutions for specific pollutants in incense stick production.