Impact of microplastics and nanoplastics on human health
Plastics have enormous impacts to every aspect of daily life including technology, medicine
and treatments, and domestic appliances. Most of the used plastics are thrown away by …
and treatments, and domestic appliances. Most of the used plastics are thrown away by …
Recent trends in recycling and reusing techniques of different plastic polymers and their composite materials
The rising environmental concerns caused by the excess use of synthetic materials have
diverted the world's attention towards sustainable materials along with a circular economy …
diverted the world's attention towards sustainable materials along with a circular economy …
[HTML][HTML] The Minderoo-Monaco Commission on plastics and human health
PJ Landrigan, H Raps, M Cropper, C Bald… - Annals of Global …, 2023 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Background: Plastics have conveyed great benefits to humanity and made possible some of
the most significant advances of modern civilization in fields as diverse as medicine …
the most significant advances of modern civilization in fields as diverse as medicine …
Interaction of chemical contaminants with microplastics: Principles and perspectives
Scientific evidences abound of the occurrence of plastic pollution, from mega-to nano-sized
plastics, in virtually all matrixes of the environment. Apart from the direct effects of plastics …
plastics, in virtually all matrixes of the environment. Apart from the direct effects of plastics …
Biodegradable plastic mulches: Impact on the agricultural biotic environment
H Serrano-Ruiz, L Martin-Closas… - Science of The Total …, 2021 - Elsevier
The increasing use of plastic films for agricultural mulching continues worldwide. Mulching
improves crop yield, decreases pesticide'inputs to the field, saves irrigation water and …
improves crop yield, decreases pesticide'inputs to the field, saves irrigation water and …
[HTML][HTML] A critical review of biodegradable plastic mulch films in agriculture: Definitions, scientific background and potential impacts
Biodegradable plastic mulches (BDMs) can offer an eco-sustainable alternative to
conventional polyethene (PE) mulch films in agriculture. While PE films must be removed …
conventional polyethene (PE) mulch films in agriculture. While PE films must be removed …
Plastic pollution: a material problem?
JM Millican, S Agarwal - Macromolecules, 2021 - ACS Publications
The field of polymer science recently celebrated its 100th anniversary. The excellent
material properties of a wide range of plastics (generally used as a synonym for polymers) …
material properties of a wide range of plastics (generally used as a synonym for polymers) …
[HTML][HTML] Recent advances in bio-based functional additives for polymers
In recent decades, the strong global concern on depletion of fossil fuel and the
environmental impact of oil-based compounds has pushed towards more sustainable …
environmental impact of oil-based compounds has pushed towards more sustainable …
To waste or not to waste: questioning potential health risks of micro-and nanoplastics with a focus on their ingestion and potential carcinogenicity
Micro-and nanoplastics (MNPs) are recognized as emerging contaminants, especially in
food, with unknown health significance. MNPs passing through the gastrointestinal tract …
food, with unknown health significance. MNPs passing through the gastrointestinal tract …
Challenges and opportunities of solvent-based additive extraction methods for plastic recycling
Additives are ubiquitously used in plastics to improve their functionality. However, they are
not always desirable in their 'second life'and are a major bottleneck for chemical recycling …
not always desirable in their 'second life'and are a major bottleneck for chemical recycling …