The Toxicological Impact of Jet and Rocket Fuel on Human Health

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue aims to provide a multidisciplinary perspective to deepen our understanding of the toxicological properties of jet and rocket fuel and the implications for characterizing the potential impacts of these substances on human health. This perspective encompasses various fields, including engineering, aviation, medicine, geochemistry, and exposure science. The focus is on topics that are relevant to occupational settings, where individuals are commonly exposed to higher levels of these fuels and their components.

Jet and rocket fuel contain a range of compounds, including aliphatics, aromatics, and additives. Additionally, the combustion process produces potentially toxic byproducts, including particulate matter, carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, sulfur dioxide, and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). The characterization of these constituents, particularly during engine operation and fuel combustion, is a critical aspect of assessing their potential toxic effects.

In occupational settings, both inhalation and dermal contact are important pathways of exposure to jet or rocket fuel and their components. Characterizing exposure concentrations in air and potential respiratory exposures and uptake through skin are important considerations for assessing the potential toxicological risk.

The goals of this Special Issue are as follows:

• To examine the toxicological effects of inhaling fuel vapors, aerosols, and combustion byproducts, including immediate or short-term effects and the effects resulting from prolonged or repeated exposures.
• To explore other potential pathways of exposure to jet and rocket fuel, including the effects of direct skin contact and the potential for dermal absorption.
• To characterize the potential exposure concentrations of jet and rocket fuel components and combustion byproducts, particularly in air, through direct measurements or modeling.
• To consider the environmental impact, including soil and water contamination, as well as environmental persistence and potential ecological effects, of jet and rocket fuel.

Overall, this Special Issue aims to advance our understanding of the health and environmental risks associated with use of jet and rocket fuel, contributing to the development of safety protocols and environmental protection measures.

Dr. Richard C. Pleus 
Guest Editor

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