Emergence of nanoplastic in the environment and possible impact on human health

R Lehner, C Weder, A Petri-Fink… - … science & technology, 2019 - ACS Publications
On account of environmental concerns, the fate and adverse effects of plastics have
attracted considerable interest in the past few years. Recent studies have indicated the …

(Nano) plastics in the environment–sources, fates and effects

JP Da Costa, PSM Santos, AC Duarte… - Science of the total …, 2016 - Elsevier
There has been a considerable increase on research of the ecological consequences of
microplastics released into the environment, but only a handful of works have focused on the …

Polymer biodegradation: Mechanisms and estimation techniques–A review

N Lucas, C Bienaime, C Belloy, M Queneudec… - Chemosphere, 2008 - Elsevier
Within the frame of the sustainable development, new materials are being conceived in
order to increase their biodegradability properties. Biodegradation is considered to take …

Evidence from in vitro and in vivo studies on the potential health repercussions of micro-and nanoplastics

A González-Acedo, E García-Recio, R Illescas-Montes… - Chemosphere, 2021 - Elsevier
Plastic is a synthetic or semisynthetic polymer with numerous physicochemical properties,
and its fragmentation can give rise to microplastics (MPs) and nanoplastics (NPs). These …

Preparation and characterization of active rejuvenated SBS modified bitumen for the sustainable development of high-grade asphalt pavement

Z Cao, M Chen, J Yu, X Han - Journal of Cleaner Production, 2020 - Elsevier
To fully restore the performance of waste SBS modified asphalt mixture, better realize its
recycling and application in high-grade pavement, achieve the concept of sustainable green …

[HTML][HTML] Investigation of molecular structure and thermal properties of thermo-oxidative aged SBS in blends and their relations

X Xu, J Yu, L Xue, C Zhang, Y Zha, Y Gu - Materials, 2017 - mdpi.com
Tri-block copolymer styrene–butadiene (SBS) is extensively applied in bituminous highway
construction due to its high elasticity and excellent weather resistance. With the extension of …

Vertebrate response to microplastics, nanoplastics and co-exposed contaminants: Assessing accumulation, toxicity, behaviour, physiology, and molecular changes

M Kaur, A Sharma, P Bhatnagar - Toxicology Letters, 2024 - Elsevier
Pollution from microplastics (MPs) and nanoplastics (NPs) has gained significant public
attention and has become a serious environmental problem worldwide. This review critically …

Structural stabilizing effect of SEBSgMAH on a PP-PET blend for multiple mechanical recycling

K Van Kets, L Delva, K Ragaert - Polymer Degradation and Stability, 2019 - Elsevier
The stabilising effect of a compatibiliser for long term mechanical recycling of polymer
blends is assessed. A polypropylene (PP)/poly (ethylene terephthalate)(PET) blend and …

Photocatalytic Degradation Efficiency and Mechanism of Microcystin-RR by Mesoporous Bi2WO6 under Near Ultraviolet Light

P Chen, L Zhu, S Fang, C Wang… - Environmental science & …, 2012 - ACS Publications
Microcystin-RR (MC-RR) is one of the most common cyanotoxin microcystins in fresh water
and is of great concern due to its potential hepatotoxicity. In the present study, Bi2WO6 was …

Durable Quantum Dot‐Based Luminescent Solar Concentrators Enabled by a Photoactive Block Copolymer

R Terricabres‐Polo, TA de Bruin, A Kaul… - Advanced Energy …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Quantum dot (QD)‐based luminescent solar concentrators (LSCs) promise to revolutionize
solar energy technology by replacing building materials with energy‐harvesting devices …