All e-cigarettes articles
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BusinessNicotine analogues emerging in e-cigarettes to evade regulations
Tests show products contain widely variable amounts of compounds with unknown risks
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ResearchAI predicts vape flavours can break down into potentially harmful compounds when heated
Flavours may decompose into harmful carbonyls, alkenes and aromatics when heated
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ResearchWhy are there metal particles in never-used cannabis vapes?
Findings cast doubt on past research showing metals are solely released by e-cigarettes when the devices’ coils are heated
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OpinionBattery materials going up in smoke
We cannot afford to simply throw away, rather than recycle, these valuable resources
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OpinionThomas Hartung: ‘I am not a funny guy’
The world-renowned toxicologist talks about animal models, his dog and diminishing trust in experts
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NewsChemistry at work in e-liquids is still poorly understood, worrying researchers
New compounds with potentially harmful effects on the lungs can form from the mixture of flavours and solvents – even at room temperature
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OpinionThe hunt for a killer stalking vapers
Vaping deaths in the US became a whodunnit as chemistry was called upon to track down the culprit
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ResearchE-liquids linked to US deaths form deadly compound when vaped
Pyrolysis of vitamin E acetate creates organic molecule with effects comparable to first world war chemical weapon
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BusinessUS bans most flavoured vaping cartridges
Cartridge-based e-cigarettes in flavours other than menthol or tobacco without regulatory approval will be removed from sale
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OpinionUnder a cloud
Chemical detective work is needed to track down what’s been killing e-cigarette users
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NewsDeaths from vaping-linked lung disease in US connected to vitamin E additive
Tocopheryl acetate implicated in 380 cases of severe lung disease and six deaths
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ResearchTwo flavouring chemicals prevalent in e-cigarettes might harm lung function
Diacetyl and 2,3-pentanedione suppress gene expression related to cilia production and function
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ResearchProbable carcinogens found in e-cigarette vapour
Vaping emits harmful compounds – including propylene glycol and glycerine – as solvents are broken down by heat
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OpinionCan we wait for e-cigarette trials?
Safety data is needed but is not a reason to ignore vaping now, says Thomas Hartung
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FeatureGoing up in vapour
As research suggests that e-cigarettes may expose vapers to harmful chemicals, Rebecca Trager finds that governments are catching up with regulations
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ResearchHigher levels of some metals in e-cigarette smoke
Scientists call for regulators to help clear smoke and mirrors surrounding vaping safety