Do poly (lactic acid) microplastics instigate a threat? A perception for their dynamic towards environmental pollution and toxicity

NM Ainali, D Kalaronis, E Evgenidou, GZ Kyzas… - Science of the total …, 2022 - Elsevier
Fears concerning microplastics (MPs) environmental fate and persistence are progressively
expanding on a global basis, with the emphasis given to manufacturing bioplastics for …

Advances in microplastics detection: A comprehensive review of methodologies and their effectiveness

B Singh, A Kumar - TrAC Trends in Analytical Chemistry, 2024 - Elsevier
Microplastics (MPs) pollution has become a significant environmental concern due to their
widespread distribution and potential impact on aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems. Accurate …

Mass spectrometry detection of environmental microplastics: Advances and challenges

J Zhang, D Fu, H Feng, Y Li, S Zhang, C Peng… - TrAC Trends in …, 2024 - Elsevier
Mass spectrometry has emerged as a vital tool for microplastics (MPs) analysis, offering
sensitivity and specificity to identify diverse polymer types. This review explores mass …

Occurrence of microplastics and disturbance of gut microbiota: a pilot study of preschool children in **amen, China

D Ke, J Zheng, X Liu, X Xu, L Zhao, Y Gu, R Yang… - …, 2023 - thelancet.com
Summary Background Microplastics (MPs) have garnered widespread attention because of
their presence in human placenta, stool, and even blood. Ingestion is considered the major …

Microplastics as vectors of other contaminants: Analytical determination techniques and remediation methods

MV Zambrano-Pinto, R Tinizaray-Castillo… - Science of The Total …, 2024 - Elsevier
The ubiquitous and persistent presence of microplastics (MPs) in aquatic and terrestrial
ecosystems has raised global concerns due to their detrimental effects on human health and …

[HTML][HTML] Review of microplastic distribution, toxicity, analysis methods, and removal technologies

H Park, B Park - Water, 2021 - mdpi.com
Microplastic contamination has become a problem, as plastic production has increased
worldwide. Microplastics are plastics with particles of less than 5 mm and are absorbed …

Atmospheric microplastics: Challenges in site-and target-specific measurements

JH Seo, Y Shin, I Song, J Lim, YS Ok, S Weon - TrAC Trends in Analytical …, 2024 - Elsevier
Atmospheric microplastics (MPs) are a significant environmental concern, necessitating
tailored analytical methods for specific sites like residential, public, and outdoor …

[HTML][HTML] Microscopic techniques as means for the determination of microplastics and nanoplastics in the aquatic environment: A concise review

D Kalaronis, NM Ainali, E Evgenidou, GZ Kyzas… - Green Analytical …, 2022 - Elsevier
The global concern about the fate of plastic particles, including microplastics (MPs) and
nanoplastics (NPs), in aquatic ecosystems has undoubtedly grown as million tons of …

A review on the occurrence, detection methods, and ecotoxicity of biodegradable microplastics in the aquatic environment: New cause for concern

C Shi, Y Zhang, Y Shao, SS Ray, B Wang… - TrAC Trends in …, 2024 - Elsevier
Biodegradable plastics (BPs) have been widely advocated as a sustainable alternative to
petroleum-derived polymers, aiming to mitigate the burgeoning crisis of microplastic …

Quantification of microplastics by pyrolysis coupled with gas chromatography and mass spectrometry in sediments: Challenges and implications

N Bouzid, C Anquetil, R Dris, J Gasperi, B Tassin… - Microplastics, 2022 - mdpi.com
Pyrolysis-GC/MS is increasingly used to quantify microplastics (MP) in environmental
samples. In general, prior to analysis, purification steps are carried out to reduce the …