Tiny particles, big problems: The threat of microplastics to marine life and human health
Microplastics, primarily derived from plastic waste, are pervasive environmental pollutants
found across aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems. This review investigates microplastics' …
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 …
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
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 …
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
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 …
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
In Australia, quality standards for composts and potting mixes are defined by AS4454–2012
and AS3743–2012. These standards outline key parameters, including physicochemical …
and AS3743–2012. These standards outline key parameters, including physicochemical …
[HTML][HTML] Fibrous foes: First report on insidious microplastic contamination in dietary fiber supplements
Regular consumption of health supplements to balance dietary intake has gained popularity
worldwide. One such supplement that has gained popularity among consumers is dietary …
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 …
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
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 …
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 …
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
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 …
food items and beverages, including tap water, has drawn significant attention because of …