Microplastic diagnostics in humans:“The 3Ps” Progress, problems, and prospects
The growing global concern about human exposure to microplastics necessitates research
into their occurrence, fate, and effects. Recent advancements in analytical methods have …
into their occurrence, fate, and effects. Recent advancements in analytical methods have …
Micro (nano) plastics pollution and human health: How plastics can induce carcinogenesis to humans?
Abstract Microplastics (MPs) and nanoplastics (NPs) are key indicators of the plasticine era,
widely spread across different ecosystems. MPs and NPs become global stressors due to …
widely spread across different ecosystems. MPs and NPs become global stressors due to …
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 …
[HTML][HTML] Microplastics: Human exposure assessment through air, water, and food
G Zuri, A Karanasiou, S Lacorte - Environment international, 2023 - Elsevier
Background Microplastics (MP) are plastic particles with dimension up to 5 mm. Due to their
persistence, global spread across different ecosystems and potential human health effects …
persistence, global spread across different ecosystems and potential human health effects …
Occurrence, seasonal distribution, and ecological risk assessment of microplastics and phthalate esters in leachates of a landfill site located near the marine …
Plastic wastes are produced in a large amount everywhere, and are commonly disposed in
landfills. So landfill leachate seems an obvious source of microplastics (MPs) and phthalate …
landfills. So landfill leachate seems an obvious source of microplastics (MPs) and phthalate …
Suspended fine particulate matter (PM2. 5), microplastics (MPs), and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in air: their possible relationships and health …
Exposure to fine particulate matter (PM 2.5) and their associated microcontaminants have
been linked to increased harmful effects on the human health. In this study, the possible …
been linked to increased harmful effects on the human health. In this study, the possible …
Release of phthalate esters (PAEs) and microplastics (MPs) from face masks and gloves during the COVID-19 pandemic
Marine pollution with personal protective equipment (PPE) has recently gained major
attention. Multiple studies reported the release of microplastics (MPs) and chemical …
attention. Multiple studies reported the release of microplastics (MPs) and chemical …
Degradation of plastics associated with the COVID-19 pandemic
CI Pizarro-Ortega, DC Dioses-Salinas… - Marine pollution …, 2022 - Elsevier
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in an unprecedented form of plastic
pollution: personal protective equipment (PPE). Numerous studies have reported the …
pollution: personal protective equipment (PPE). Numerous studies have reported the …
Abandoned Covid-19 personal protective equipment along the Bushehr shores, the Persian Gulf: an emerging source of secondary microplastics in coastlines
During the Covid-19 pandemic, personal protection equipment (PPE) was widely used to
control the virus further spared. In this study, the presence of PPE wastes along the coastline …
control the virus further spared. In this study, the presence of PPE wastes along the coastline …
Microplastics in the food chain
K Cverenkárová, M Valachovičová, T Mackuľak… - Life, 2021 - mdpi.com
Currently, microplastics represent a widespread contamination found in almost every part of
the environment. The plastic industry has generated waste since the 1950s, which …
the environment. The plastic industry has generated waste since the 1950s, which …