Design Features in Multiple Generations of Electronic Cigarette Atomizers

Dados Bibliográficos

ID15469367
AutoresMonique Williams (0000-0002-5745-6944, University of California, Riverside), Prue Talbot (0000-0001-8833-0845, University of California, Riverside, autor correspondente)
Ano2019
Volume16
Fascículo16
Páginas2904-2904
Data de publicação2019-08-14
Peer ReviewedSim
Open AccessSim
TipoARTICLE
PeriódicoInternational Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (JOURNAL)
Identificadores do periódicoISSN: 1661-7827 • E-ISSN: 1660-4601
EditoraMultidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (PUBLISHER • CH)
DOI10.3390/ijerph16162904
PMID31416115
OpenAlexW2968772601
IdiomaEN
Citações recebidas8
Referências citadas41

The design of electronic cigarette (EC) atomizing units has evolved since their introduction over 10 years ago. The purpose of this study was to evaluate atomizer design in ECs sold between 2011-2017. Atomizers from 34 brands representing three generations of ECs were dissected and photographed using a stereoscopic microscope. Five distinct atomizer design categories were identified in first generation products (cig-a-like/cartomizer) and three categories were found in the third generation. Atomizers in most cig-a-like ECs contained a filament, thick wire, wire joints, air-tube, wick, sheath, and fibers, while some later models lacked some of these components. Over time design changes included an increase in atomizer size; removal of solder joints between wires; removal of Polyfil fibers; and removal of the microprocessor from Vuse. In second and third generation ECs, the reservoirs and batteries were larger, and the atomizing units generally lacked a thick wire, fibers, and sheath. These data contribute to an understanding of atomizer design and show that there is no single design for ECs, which are continually evolving. The design of the atomizer is particularly important as it affects the performance of ECs and what transfers into the aerosol

Electronic cigarette · Pathology · Medicine · Smoking Behavior and Cessation