Insight into microplastics in the aquatic ecosystem: Properties, sources, threats and mitigation strategies

N Ali, MH Khan, M Ali, S Ahmad, A Khan, G Nabi… - Science of The Total …, 2024 - Elsevier
Globally recognized as emergent contaminants, microplastics (MPs) are prevalent in
aquaculture habitats and subject to intense management. Aquaculture systems are at risk of …

[HTML][HTML] Micro (nano) plastics sources, fate, and effects: What we know after ten years of research

S Allen, D Allen, S Karbalaei, V Maselli… - Journal of Hazardous …, 2022 - Elsevier
The last decade has been transformative for micro (nano) plastic (MnP) research with recent
discoveries revealing the extent and magnitude of MnP pollution, even in the world's most …

Characterization of nanoparticles-based vaccines for COVID-19

G Guerrini, D Magrì, S Gioria, D Medaglini… - Nature …, 2022 - nature.com
Several vaccines against COVID-19 use nanoparticles to protect the antigen cargo (either
proteins or nucleic acids), increase the immunogenicity and ultimately the efficacy. The …

[HTML][HTML] Toxic chemicals and persistent organic pollutants associated with micro-and nanoplastics pollution

CO Okoye, CI Addey, O Oderinde, JO Okoro… - Chemical Engineering …, 2022 - Elsevier
The prevalence of micro and nanoplastics (MNPs) across the various environments and
their negative impact on ecosystems have become a serious global threat and are currently …

Uncovering the release of micro/nanoplastics from disposable face masks at times of COVID-19

S Morgana, B Casentini, S Amalfitano - Journal of Hazardous Materials, 2021 - Elsevier
Wearing face masks is a fundamental prevention and control measure to limit the spread of
COVID-19. The universal use and improper disposal of single-use face masks are raising …

A critical review on microplastics, interaction with organic and inorganic pollutants, impacts and effectiveness of advanced oxidation processes applied for their …

IA Ricardo, EA Alberto, AHS Júnior… - Chemical Engineering …, 2021 - Elsevier
Microplastics have become a hot topic in the scientific community as they promote adverse
effects to living beings. Various analytical tools must be used simultaneously for …

The environmental fate of nanoplastics: What we know and what we need to know about aggregation

A Pradel, C Catrouillet, J Gigault - NanoImpact, 2023 - Elsevier
The presence of nanoplastics in the environment has been proven. There is now an urgent
need to determine how nanoplastics behave in the environment and to assess the risks they …

Microplastics in seawater and zooplankton: A case study from Terengganu estuary and offshore waters, Malaysia

ZD Taha, RM Amin, ST Anuar, AAA Nasser… - Science of the Total …, 2021 - Elsevier
Widespread accumulation and distribution of microplastics at the sea surface raise concerns
as the habitat is a feeding ground for zooplankton. As primary consumers, these organisms …

Uptake of extracellular vesicles into immune cells is enhanced by the protein corona

L Dietz, J Oberländer, A Mateos‐Maroto… - Journal of …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
The influence of a protein corona on the uptake of nanoparticles in cells has been
demonstrated in various publications over the last years. Extracellular vesicles (EVs), can be …

Material-specific binding peptides empower sustainable innovations in plant health, biocatalysis, medicine and microplastic quantification

M Mao, L Ahrens, J Luka, F Contreras… - Chemical Society …, 2024 - pubs.rsc.org
Material-binding peptides (MBPs) have emerged as a diverse and innovation-enabling class
of peptides in applications such as plant-/human health, immobilization of catalysts …