Tiny particles, big problems: The threat of microplastics to marine life and human health

G Saha, SC Saha - Processes, 2024 - opus.lib.uts.edu.au
Microplastics, primarily derived from plastic waste, are pervasive environmental pollutants
found across aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems. This review investigates microplastics' …

Microplastic pollution in bottled water: a systematic review

KK Maharjan - International Journal of Environmental Science and …, 2024 - Springer
Microplastic contamination of drinking water is a growing issue that is spreading across the
globe. A systematic review focused on bottled drinking water has not yet been done. Thus …

Enhanced detection and classification of microplastics in marine environments using deep learning

P Akkajit, MEE Alahi, A Sukkuea - Regional Studies in Marine Science, 2024 - Elsevier
Microplastics (MPs) pose a growing environmental threat due to their accumulation and
ecological impact. This study aimed to overcome the limitations of traditional methods, which …

[HTML][HTML] Biotechnological advancements in microplastics degradation in drinking water: Current insights and Future perspectives

B Singhal, S Kumar, S Mehtab, U Aggarwal… - Case Studies in …, 2024 - Elsevier
Microplastics (MPs) have emerged as persistent toxicants in the recent decade. MPs are
reported to present in different samples such as soil, water, wastewater, and human samples …

[HTML][HTML] A comprehensive analysis and risk evaluation of microplastics contamination in Australian commercial plant growth substrates: Unveiling the invisible threat

R Kandaiah, A Ravindran, L Panneerselvan… - Journal of Hazardous …, 2024 - Elsevier
In Australia, quality standards for composts and potting mixes are defined by AS4454–2012
and AS3743–2012. These standards outline key parameters, including physicochemical …

[HTML][HTML] Fibrous foes: First report on insidious microplastic contamination in dietary fiber supplements

L Panneerselvan, HJR Rengarajan, R Kandaiah… - Environmental …, 2024 - Elsevier
Regular consumption of health supplements to balance dietary intake has gained popularity
worldwide. One such supplement that has gained popularity among consumers is dietary …

Polystyrene nanoplastics induce lipophagy via the AMPK/ULK1 pathway and block lipophagic flux leading to lipid accumulation in hepatocytes

Z Fan, Y Zhang, Y Fang, H Zhong, T Wei… - Journal of Hazardous …, 2024 - Elsevier
Micro-and nanoplastic pollution has emerged as a significant global concern due to their
extensive presence in the environment and potential adverse effects on human health …

Global prevalence of microplastics in tap water systems: Abundance, characteristics, drivers and knowledge gaps

T Sun, Y Teng, C Ji, F Li, X Shan, H Wu - Science of The Total Environment, 2024 - Elsevier
Tap water is a main route for human direct exposure to microplastics (MPs). This study
recompiled baseline data from 34 countries to assess the current status and drivers of MP …

Occurrence and characterization of microplastics in bottled drinking water

PJ Sarlin, S Morris, G Savitha, A Gopan… - Discover …, 2024 - Springer
Microplastics (MPs) have been identified in diverse settings, including drinking water,
freshwater, food, air, and marine environments. This study employed stereomicroscopic and …

Microplastic accumulation, morpho-polymer characterization, and dietary exposure in urban tap water of a develo** nation

MB Hossain, J Yu, PK Sarker, P Banik… - … in Sustainable Food …, 2024 - frontiersin.org
The recent detection of microplastics (MPs) in a large number of commercially important
food items and beverages, including tap water, has drawn significant attention because of …