Origin, ecotoxicity, and analytical methods for microplastic detection in aquatic systems

V Kumar, M Umesh, P Chakraborty, P Sharma… - TrAC Trends in …, 2024 - Elsevier
Over the decades, interaction of microplastics with other pollutants in a dynamic
environmental set up was observed to increase their toxic effects. This scenario is worse in …

[HTML][HTML] Effects of micro (nano) plastics on the reproductive system: A review

X Song, L Du, L Sima, D Zou, X Qiu - Chemosphere, 2023 - Elsevier
Abstract Microplastics (100nm-5 mm) and nanoplastics (1–100 nm) are collectively referred
to as micro (nano) plastics (MNPs), which are refractory to degradation, easy to migration …

Microparticles and microplastics released from daily use of plastic feeding and water bottles and plastic injectors: potential risks to infants and children in China

K Song, R Ding, C Sun, L Yao, W Zhang - Environmental Science and …, 2021 - Springer
Daily use of plastic feeding and water bottles occur widely in China, and they could be
sources for release of microplastics (MPs), which threaten the health of Chinese infants and …

Perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) enhanced polystyrene particles uptake by human colon adenocarcinoma Caco-2 cells

Y Liu, Q Shi, X Liu, L Wang, Y He, J Tang - Science of the Total …, 2022 - Elsevier
As microplastics and nanoplastics (MNPs) are widely distributed in the environment and can
be transferred to human body through food chain, their potential impact on human health is …

[HTML][HTML] Spectral imaging for characterization and detection of plastic substances in branded teabags

JL Xu, X Lin, S Hugelier, A Herrero-Langreo… - Journal of Hazardous …, 2021 - Elsevier
The addition of plastic substances in teabags is of increasing concern for conscious
consumers due to the harmful effects on the environment and the potential threats to human …

Oligomers are a major fraction of the submicrometre particles released during washing of polyester textiles

T Yang, Y Xu, G Liu, B Nowack - Nature Water, 2024 - nature.com
Synthetic textiles are a significant source of microplastic fibre pollution. While the
microplastic fibre release mechanism during the washing of textiles is well studied, little is …

Moldable plastics (polycaprolactone) can be acutely toxic to develo** Zebrafish and activate nuclear receptors in mammalian cells

BD James, AV Medvedev, SS Makarov… - ACS Biomaterials …, 2024 - ACS Publications
Popularized on social media, hand-moldable plastics are formed by consumers into tools,
trinkets, and dental prosthetics. Despite the anticipated dermal and oral contact …

Distribution of micro-nano PS, DEHP, and/or MEHP in mice and nerve cell models in vitro after exposure to micro-nano PS and DEHP

J Han, J Yan, K Li, B Lin, W Lai, L Bian, R Jia, X Liu… - Toxics, 2023 - mdpi.com
Polystyrene (PS) and di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) exist widely in the environment.
However, their distribution in organisms remains unclear. We used three sizes (50 nm, 500 …

Advancement and Challenges in Tea Brewing: the Dynamic Principles, Influencing Factors, Innovative Processing Technologies and Pollutants

Y Liu, X Feng, T Gao, Y Pan, H Lv, M Chen… - Trends in Food Science …, 2024 - Elsevier
Background Brewing is the final stage in tea consumption, which amplifies the original flavor
or embellishes defects of tea infusion, turning drinking into a life attitude and an artistic …

Fast detection and 3D imaging of nanoplastics and microplastics by stimulated Raman scattering microscopy

J Ao, G Xu, H Wu, L **e, J Liu, K Gong, X Ruan… - Cell Reports Physical …, 2023 - cell.com
Nanoplastic pollution represents an increasing concern for the scientific community.
However, the identification of tiny nano-/microplastics (smaller than 5 μm) is still a huge …