Microplastics and plastics-associated contaminants in food and beverages; Global trends, concentrations, and human exposure
Microplastics has become a global concern due to their ubiquitous presence which poses
unavoidable human exposure risks. Geographical distribution and yearly trends of research …
unavoidable human exposure risks. Geographical distribution and yearly trends of research …
Occurrence of microplastics in tap and bottled water, and food packaging: A narrative review on current knowledge
Nowadays, microplastic has been detected in many environmental samples, including
aquatic and terrestrial environments. However, few studies recently have addressed their …
aquatic and terrestrial environments. However, few studies recently have addressed their …
Migration testing of microplastics in plastic food-contact materials: Release, characterization, pollution level, and influencing factors
Thermal stresses during storage and usage impact plastic food-contact materials, causing
microplastic migration into food. The research on this topic has recently garnered significant …
microplastic migration into food. The research on this topic has recently garnered significant …
Plastic bottles for chilled carbonated beverages as a source of microplastics and nanoplastics
Y Chen, H Xu, Y Luo, Y Ding, J Huang, H Wu, J Han… - Water Research, 2023 - Elsevier
Carbonated beverages are characterized by low temperatures, multiple microbubbles, high
pressure, and an acidic environment, creating ideal conditions for releasing contaminants …
pressure, and an acidic environment, creating ideal conditions for releasing contaminants …
[HTML][HTML] Microplastic pollution in the marine environment: A review
The quantity of plastic materials produced worldwide is progressively increasing. For
instance, annual global plastic production has increased from 1.5 to 390.7 million metric …
instance, annual global plastic production has increased from 1.5 to 390.7 million metric …
Continuous generation and release of microplastics and nanoplastics from polystyrene by plastic-degrading marine bacteria
S Lv, K Cui, S Zhao, Y Li, R Liu, R Hu, B Zhi… - Journal of Hazardous …, 2024 - Elsevier
Plastic waste released into the environments breaks down into microplastics due to
weathering, ultraviolet (UV) radiation, mechanical abrasion, and animal grazing. However …
weathering, ultraviolet (UV) radiation, mechanical abrasion, and animal grazing. However …
Removal of polyethylene terephthalate plastics waste via Co–CeO2 photocatalyst–activated peroxymonosulfate strategy
Y Wan, H Wang, J Liu, J Li, W Zhou, J Zhang… - Chemical Engineering …, 2024 - Elsevier
Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic, widely used for packaging owing to its excellent
properties, has become a major contributor to plastic waste, for which satisfactory recycling …
properties, has become a major contributor to plastic waste, for which satisfactory recycling …
Placental and fetal enrichment of microplastics from disposable paper cups: implications for metabolic and reproductive health during pregnancy
The disposable paper cups (DPCs) release millions of microplastics (MPs) when used for
hot beverages. However, the tissue-specific deposition and toxic effects of MPs and …
hot beverages. However, the tissue-specific deposition and toxic effects of MPs and …
Microplastics in branded milk: Dietary exposure and risk assessment
In this study, 14 packaged milk of various brands sold in the Türkiye market was examined.
The microplastics were physically characterised under the microscope. Their vibrational …
The microplastics were physically characterised under the microscope. Their vibrational …
Micro-and nano-plastics in food systems: Distribution, combined toxicity with environmental contaminants, and removal strategies
HP Wang, XH Huang, JN Chen, M Dong, CZ Nie… - Chemical Engineering …, 2023 - Elsevier
Micro or nano-plastics (MNPs) are considered as emerging pollutants gradually shifting from
oceanosphere to terrestrial ecosystems. MNPs can enter the human body through the food …
oceanosphere to terrestrial ecosystems. MNPs can enter the human body through the food …